Low-Salt Cookbook : A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in the Diet

by AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

• ISBN13: 9780812991079
• ISBN10: 0812991079
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Summary

America's most trusted authority on heart-healthy eating presents its classic low-salt cookbook, revised and expanded with 50 brand-new recipes. Millions of health-conscious Americans want to reduce their sodium intake, and the American Heart Association offers a delicious way to do just that. Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrees and desserts, the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Second Edition, is a wonderful collection of more than 200 scrumptious low-salt and, of course, low-fat recipes. Whether you're in the mood for a revised classic or an up-to-the-minute future favorite, you'll find just the thing to please your palate. The latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out will help you stick to your low-sodium way of eating and enjoy it. If you're one of the 50 million Americans with high blood pressure or one of nearly 5 million who suffer from congestive heart failure, reducing the sodium in your diet and controlling your body weight are two of the best things you can do to help manage these conditions. A must-have for sodium-watchers, this book shows you how to accomplish your goals without sacrificing style or flavor.

Author Biography

The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease and stroke.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	viii
Introduction	x
How to Use These Recipes	xiii
Recipes
Appetizers and Snacks	4	(18)
Soups	22	(24)
Salads and Salad Dressings	46	(24)
Seafood	70	(30)
Poultry	100	(32)
Meats	132	(28)
Vegetarian Entrees	160	(22)
Vegetables and Side Dishes	182	(22)
Sauces, Condiments, and Seasoning Blends	204	(24)
Breads	228	(24)
Desserts	252	(35)
Appendixes
A: How to Protect Your Heart and Your Brain	287	(16)
B: Shopping	303	(15)
C: Cooking	318	(12)
D: Dining Out	330	(8)
E: American Heart Association Operating Units and Affiliates	338	(1)
Index	339

Excerpts

Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip
Serves 8, 2 tablespoons per serving

Serve this spicy mixture on cucumber rounds or baked tortillas (see Cook's Tip on Baked Tortillas, page 17). Or thin it with 2 to 3 tablespoons of fat-free milk and use it as a dip for vegetables. It's especially good with carrots, celery, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and yellow summer squash.

2/3 cup nonfat or light sour cream
3 tablespoons low-fat or fat-free, cholesterol-free mayonnaise dressing
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 chipotle pepper, canned in adobo sauce
1 medium clove garlic, minced, or
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

In a food processor or blender, process all ingredients except cilantro until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro.

Calories 36
Protein 1 g
Carbohydrates 6 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated 0 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g
Monounsaturated 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sodium 129 mg
Potassium 53 mg
Calcium 28 mg

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Excerpted from Low-Salt Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in the Diet by American Heart Association Staff, Mary Winston
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