Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart

Heart Disease is the #1 killer of Americans today! Eating a healthy diet has never been more important and it doesn't have to be bland and boring. Based on the latest medical and nutrition research, this heart-smart cookbook will surprise you with more than 150 delicious, low-fat, nutrient-packed recipes--and over 250 mouth-watering full-color photographs--that will help you lose weight and live longer. Plus you'll find expert information on living a heart-healthy lifestyle. Whether you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or heart disease, or just want to make healthier choices for a longer life, this authoritative cookbook brings you satisfying, flavorful recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Discover new ways to make old favorites taste better than ever and eat the foods you love--and not play havoc with your health. Here's how: Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions guarantee success time after time Each recipe gives you accurate nutritional breakdowns such as calories, total fat and percentage of calories from fat, cholesterol, and sodium Do-ahead shortcuts, chef's secrets, and heart-healthy substitutions Dozens of dietary tips, ideas to help balance every meal, techniques for changing bad-for-you to good-for-you meals, and interesting facts about everyday foods This exciting cookbook will introduce you to new ways to spice up your diet and feel great, too!