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The Dash Diet for Hypertension: Lower Your Blood Pressure in 14 Days--Without Drugs

Developed by a team of top doctors nutritionists at Harvard, Duke, and Johns Hopkins medical schools, and endorsed by the American Heart Association, the DASH diet provides an effective treatment without medication for hypertension -- one of the most common and deadly diseases in the western world.

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet

Eating well is essential to living well. This becomes ever more apparent as scientists continue to unravel the connection between the food we eat and our health. Choosing healthful food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting reports. This third edition of the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook helps you sort through the confusion and gives you information you can trust--plus recipes you will love. Taste and variety abound in this collection of good-for-you recipes. From Smoked Salmon Dip with Cucumber and Herbs to Chocolate Custard Cake with Raspberries, the american heart association low-fat, low-cholesterol cookbook offers more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes--including 50 exciting new recipes. The accompanying nutritional analyses will help you create meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious. This bestselling volume is also an invaluable resource for information on heart health. The completely revised text gives you an updated perspective on how diet and exercise contribute to your well-being. It explains how cholesterol affects the body, offers critical facts about good and bad cholesterol, provides tips for preparing heart-healthy foods, and much more. Discover how easy it is to avoid excess saturated fat and cholesterol while enjoying mouthwatering foods. With this book in your kitchen, you can take charge of your diet and love every bite along the way. From the Hardcover edition.

American Heart Association Weight Loss for Life: A Cookbook and Diet Plan for Looking Good and Feeling Great

The answer for tall those who want a balanced, practical strategy for weight loss and heart health, this cookbook and diet plan offers an appealing, reliable, and sensible alternative to quick-fix diets and those concerned about the negative effects of a low-carb plan. 200+ recipes.

American Heart Association 365 Ways to Get Out the Fat: A Tip a Day to Trim the Fat Away

The latest addition to the bestselling AHA library, this book is chock-full of tips on cooking, shopping, snacking, and preparing and customizing favorite foods, this fact-filled guide makes it easy to keep fat (especially saturated fat) and cholesterol under control--a boon for healthier hearts and trimmer waistlines. 25 line drawings.

Walking for Fitness: The Beginner's Handbook

Walking is the most popular physical activity in North America, and for good reason: it can be done by people of all ages and all levels of physical ability, the risk of injury is low, and it doesn't require a carload of expensive equipment. Best of all, brisk walking for just 30 minutes four times a week reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and other health problems. This comprehensive guide helps readers make the most of their walking. It offers two step-by-step programs developed by fitness professionals; advice on shoes, clothing, nutrition, and routes; tips on staying motivated and avoiding injury; stories from real-life walkers; and ways to include friends and family. Whether the goal is to return to activity, reduce the risk of illness and injury, or to minimize one's impact on the environment, this encouraging book helps readers put their best foot forward.