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

by American Heart Association

Whether you have heart-health problems now or want to avoid having them in the future, keeping your sodium intake low is one of the best ways to help your heart. In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, the association shows that a low-sodium diet can be not only good for your health but also full of flavor.

Including everything from appetizers and soups to entrées and desserts, American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition, offers more than 200 delicious low-sodium recipes—more than 50 of them brand-new to this edition. Whether you are in the mood for a beloved classic or a new favorite, you will find just the dish to please your palate.

Looking for a less salty snack? Try Baked Veggie Chips served with Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip. Craving something hearty and full of flavor? Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Orange Couscous is an ideal low-sodium fix-it-and-forget-it meal. For a Sunday-night family dinner, try Three-Cheese Lasagna with Swiss Chard. And for your sweet tooth? Whip up Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Rice Pudding with Caramelized Bananas for a special treat.

With this book in hand, you’ll be armed with nutrition numbers for every recipe and the latest American Heart Association dietary information, as well as the how-tos for avoiding hidden sodium, shopping smart, and using healthy cooking techniques. You’ll also find useful resources such as a sodium tracker, a no-sodium seasoning guide, a list of common high-sodium foods, ingredient substitutions, and serving suggestions for each of the food groups.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Health, Food, Nonfiction, Reference, Diets

352 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 1990

Reviews

[Heydi Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this cookbook because it modifies recipes that would normally contain a lot of salt. I know that sounds like a no brainier but several of the low-salt books have recipes that would naturally be low in salt. I find this very annoying.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simplistic won't help a real cook.

[Kimber Buelow- 561 Bookgirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great to find low salt recipes to tempt my father and to help cut my sodium levels as well.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really good recipes from appetizers to soups, main courses to dessert. Can't wait to try some of it.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good guide and recipes

[Lance Rivers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for all, beginners and other

Great for knowledge and helps to plan meals AND shopping ! I did not know about the breads or condiments.

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I have for recipes safe for someone with CHF. My father in law also has diabetes and it makes his diet complicated. This recipe book has it all, including nutrition facts.

[Larissa ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful cookbook for anyone who must switch to a low-sodium diet. (There is a recipe for a yummy eggplant and polenta casserole that rivals anything I’ve eaten in an Italian restaurant!)

[M · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking for low sugar recipes, and there weren't as many as I would have liked.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the cookbook and I will definitely be using it. Great recipes to help me branch out with my diet and keep the sodium low to help my blood pressure!!

[Robyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another book I got while working as a pharmacist at Evans Pharmacy in Odessa, Texas. I still haven't tried the recipes, but the book seems great!

[Dani C. (Polly's Place) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite surprised by how many good sounding recipes there are in this cookbook! Can't wait to try them out!

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

at least there are beef recipes in this book!
They could have left out the fish & poultry chapters.
I'd need a blender for a few of them.

[Evan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for not just the recipes that taste good without adding a lot of sodium, but general concepts and even what cooking techniques are healthier.

[Leah Krieger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy doable recipes. Nice cookbook!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yummy looking recipes, but no pictures!