Synopses & Reviews
With 200-plus delicious recipes and plenty of useful, reliable advice, the American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook will help Americans make heart-healthy lifestyle choices while enjoying wonderful food.
Excess weight is a major risk factor for many health concerns ranging from heart disease and stroke to diabetes. One of the most important things we can do to reduce our risk is to shed pounds and maintain a healthy weight. The best way to accomplish that is to eat low-calorie, nutritious food, and that's exactly what's on hand here.
It's hard to believe that recipes this mouthwatering are also low-calorie. From Spinach-Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Sauce and Szechwan Fillet of Beef with Colorful Vegetables to a fabulous Baked Alaska, this is great food that never leaves you feeling deprived.
Millions have turned to the American Heart Association books for sound nutritional advice. Millions more will turn to this cookbook to lose weight safely and to enjoy the excellent low-calorie recipes.
Synopsis
Losing excess weight is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a number of other health problems. And while fad diets may come in and go out of fashion, the best and healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat fewer calories and increase your physical activity. With the
American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook, cutting those calories is simpler than you may think—and with such delectable recipes to savor, you won't even feel deprived!
You'll find more than 200 fabulous recipes, none with more than 500 calories. These recipes along with user-friendly cooking and shopping tips, health and diet information, and nutrient analyses, will be the keys to your success. Whether you want to maintain your already healthful weight, follow a weight-loss program, or lose weight on your own, the American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook will help you reach your goal—without losing out on the excitement of great-tasting food.