Full Description
In the UK, 7 out of 10 people over the age of 45 have high cholesterol levels (Bupa 2007). Although there are no clear symptoms, high cholesterol levels have been associated with heart disease and stroke - two of Britain's biggest killers. There are several factors that can cause high cholesterol; an unhealthy diet, being overweight and a lack of exercise are three of the main contenders. As a result, some of the best ways to control and reduce cholesterol levels are losing weight, eating a heart-healthy diet and taking regular exercise. Although eating healthily may sound simple, it's often difficult to know which foods to avoid when trying to lower cholesterol.
Fully adapted for the UK market, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies reveals which food you should eat and helps readers make small changes to their diet to achieve big results.
Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies includes:
The latest dietary and medical information on cholesterol and how to control it
Over 90 delicious recipes as well as low fat cooking techniques and ways to lower cholesterol on a daily basis
Sensible advice on finding the right foods when shopping, planning menus, and adapting recipes to suit family and friends.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Cholesterol Basics 9
Chapter 1: Conquering Cholesterol Is Easier Than You Think 11
Chapter 2: Favouring Cholesterol-Friendly Foods 27
Chapter 3: Separating Fat from Fiction 41
Chapter 4: Controlling Cholesterol When Eating Out 57
Chapter 5: Gearing Up for Healthy Cooking 67
Part II: Mastering the Beneficial Breakfast 77
Chapter 6: Enjoying a Wholesome Breakfast with Wholefoods 79
Chapter 7: Making A Healthy Cooked Breakfast 89
Chapter 8: Having Breakfast in a Jiffy 101
Part III: Making Your Day with Heart-Healthy Snacks and Starters 115
Chapter 9: Preparing Simple and Hearty Soups 117
Chapter 10: Savouring Super Salads for Everyday Meals 137
Chapter 11: Creating Mouth-Watering Starters for Special Occasions 155
Chapter 12: Hoarding Healthy Nibbles 167
Part IV: Cooking with Poultry, Fish, and Meat 175
Chapter 13: Flocking to Chicken and Turkey: New Ways with Old Favourites 177
Chapter 14: Serving Up Soulful Seafood 197
Chapter 15: Managing Meats in a Healthy Diet 217
Chapter 16: Sparking Flavours with Seasonings and Sauces 231
Part V: Cooking with Cholesterol-Controlling Vegetables, Beans, and Grains 245
Chapter 17: Welcoming Heart-Friendly Veg into Your Kitchen 247
Chapter 18: Cooking Vegetarian Main Courses 263
Chapter 19: Betting on Beans for Lower Cholesterol 271
Chapter 20: Going With the Grains 287
Part VI: Serving Up Sweet Finishes 307
Chapter 21: Dishing Up Fruit for Dessert 309
Chapter 22: Baking Up a Storm 323
Chapter 23: Cheating with Quick Fix Desserts 335
Part VII: The Part of Tens 343
Chapter 24: Ten Beverages That Say, 'Here's to Your Health!' 345
Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Trim Your Food Bill 353
Index 357
