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Published:
October 11, 2022

Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies

Overview

Delicious, easy recipes backed by the latest science on lowering cholesterol

Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies gives you the tools you need to make simple, healthy meals for managing cholesterol. More than 120 recipes—including 40 that are brand new in this edition—are here to fill your plate with delicious food that your taste buds and your heart will thank you for. There’s a ton of new science out there on cholesterol, and this book brings you right up to speed with the latest studies and medical wisdom for managing your cholesterol with diet. Relying on heart-healthy foods—on their own or in conjunction with a statin medication or as an alternative—a low-cholesterol diet can protect your ticker and, thanks to these recipes, can even impress family and friends.

  • Learn the basic principles of how diet affects your blood cholesterol
  • Discover foods that give you important nutrients and special compounds for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease
  • Find the right ingredients when shopping, planning menus, and adapting recipes to support your health and please family and friends
  • Enjoy more than 120 easy-to-prepare recipes, including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts

Anyone who wants to control cholesterol while eating well has a friend in Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies.

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About The Author

Molly Siple, MS, RD, is the author of Healing Foods For Dummies and co-author of Recipes for Change, a finalist in the IACP Julia Child Cookbook Awards. She is the author of several additional books on food and female health and has contributed to reference works on complementary medicine.

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CHEAT SHEET

If you're adopting a low-cholesterol lifestyle, you'll need to rethink your food-shopping habits: Know which fruits and vegetables are most beneficial, and look for high-fiber foods. Also, become intimate with cholesterol and saturated-fat content in common foods so that you'll automatically make the healthiest choices.

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Adopting a low-cholesterol diet means knowing how to shop for quality foods. Whether you prefer a supermarket, farmers market, or gourmet stores, here are some guidelines to set you on the low-cholesterol path: Check the ingredient list on labels and avoid products that contain partially hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup.
To help you budget your cholesterol quota for the day, refer to this list of cholesterol amounts, in milligrams (mg), in common recipe ingredients. Check with your doctor to determine your ideal daily cholesterol amount, so you'll better know how to plan your meals. Almonds (most recommended) and all nuts, any amount: 0 mg Beef, broiled lean ground, 3.
When low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) oxidizes, it's more likely to lead to the accumulation of plaque on artery walls. Eating fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants helps prevent this. Here's a list of great foods to shop for, starting with the best. Blueberries Wate
If you're adopting a low-cholesterol lifestyle, you'll need to rethink your food-shopping habits: Know which fruits and vegetables are most beneficial, and look for high-fiber foods. Also, become intimate with cholesterol and saturated-fat content in common foods so that you'll automatically make the healthiest choices.
Limiting the amount of saturated fat in your low-cholesterol diet is a vitally important aspect of preventing heart disease through nutrition. Be a saturated-fat sleuth by knowing where it is and isn't, starting with this list of common foods. Check with your doctor to determine your "acceptable" daily amount of saturated fat intake, and then adjust your menu accordingly.
Soluble fiber, found in various foods, helps soak up cholesterol and eliminate it from the body. The ten most commonly recommended sources are listed here in alphabetical order. Make sure that you buy and eat these foods regularly: Asparagus Barley Broccoli Brussels sprouts Green beans Gr
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