| Description |
xxii, 554 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Starting out -- 1. Understanding your heart -- The heart at work -- Heart disease 101 -- Reversal is possible -- 2. Assessing your risk -- Focus on diet -- The importance of lifestyle -- 3. What's wrong with our diet? -- Poor food choices -- Too much food -- A toxic environment -- |
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pt. 2. On the cutting edge -- 4. The new guidelines -- How much, how often? -- One size does not fit all -- 5. The truth about fats -- Fat and weight -- Fat and heart health -- Fat and palatability -- Moderation and balance -- 6. The truth about carbohydrates -- Low-carbohydrate diets -- The glycemic index -- A different view -- The benefits of carbohydrates -- Moderation and balance -- 7. Beyond the basics -- Oats and other foods rich in soluble fiber -- Fruits, vegetables and other foods rich in antioxidants -- Beans, nuts and other foods rich in B vitamins -- Soy foods rich in protein -- Beverages rich in flavonoids -- Margarine with plant sterol esters -- Putting it all together -- |
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pt. 3. Getting practical -- 8. First steps -- Set your goals -- Write it down -- Read food labels -- Manage portion size -- Modify favorite recipes -- Make a meal plan -- Stay positive -- 9. Fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and grains -- Fruits -- Vegetables -- Beans and other legumes -- Nuts and seeds -- Grains -- 10. Seafood, poultry and meat -- Seafood -- Poultry -- Beef and other meats -- A word about protein -- 11. Dairy foods -- Milk -- Cheese -- Yogurt -- Butter -- Cream -- Ice cream -- 12. Table fats and oils -- Vegetable oils -- Margarine -- Mayonnaise -- Salad dressings -- 13. Sugar and other sweeteners -- The main problem -- Weight control -- Heart health -- Positive steps -- 14. Salt and sodium -- What's the problem? -- Positive steps -- 15. Water -- And what about coffee? -- 16. Discretionary calories -- Snacks -- Restaurant food -- 17. Exercise -- Exercise for your heart -- Exercise for weight control -- A balanced program -- Before you start -- Cookbook -- Recipes -- Soups -- Side salads -- Main-meal salads -- Salad dressings, sauces and dips -- Vegetables -- Pasta and fixings -- Beans and grains -- Seafood -- Poultry -- Beef and other meats -- Sandwiches and wraps -- Pizza and breads -- Breakfasts -- Fresh fruit endings and other desserts -- Menus. |
| Subject |
Heart -- Diseases -- Diet therapy.
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Heart -- Diseases -- Diet therapy -- Recipes.
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Heart -- Diseases -- Nutritional aspects.
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Cooking.
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Heart Diseases -- diet therapy -- Popular Works.
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| Added Author |
Piscatella, Bernie.
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| ISBN |
0761135189 |
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9780761135180 |
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0761140921 jacket |
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9780761140924 jacket |
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