Eating well is essential to living well. This becomes ever more apparent as scientists continue to unravel the connection between the food we eat and our health. Choosing healthful food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting reports. This third edition of the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook helps you sort through the confusion and gives you information you can trust--plus recipes you will love.
Taste and variety abound in this collection of good-for-you recipes. From Smoked Salmon Dip with Cucumber and Herbs to Chocolate Custard Cake with Raspberries, the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook offers more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes--including 50 exciting new recipes. The accompanying nutritional analyses will help you create meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious.
This bestselling volume is also an invaluable resource for information on heart health. The completely revised text gives you an updated perspective on how diet and exercise contribute to your well-being. It explains how cholesterol affects the body, offers critical facts about "good" and "bad" cholesterol, provides tips for preparing heart-healthy foods, and much more.
Discover how easy it is to avoid excess saturated fat and cholesterol while enjoying mouthwatering foods. With this book in your kitchen, you can take charge of your diet and love every bite along the way.

"From the Hardcover edition.

The nation's most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the third edition of this bestselling cookbook, with updated health information and 50 all-new recipes.
Eating well is essential to living well. Choosing nutritious food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting health advice. Now in its latest edition, the "American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook" helps you sort through the confusion. With more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes and accompanying nutritional analyses, this useful cookbook is the perfect tool for creating meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious. It also explains how cholesterol affects the body, how "good" and "bad" cholesterol differ, and how you can use the latest science and nutritional information to meet your heart-health goals.
- Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Stuffed Chile Peppers
- Lobster Bisque with Leeks and Shallots
- Warm Mushroom Salad
- Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce
- Spicy Lentil Curry
- Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas
- Cardamom-Lemon Muffins
- Mocha Cheesecake