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

by American Heart Association

This revised and expanded third edition of the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook is an indispensable resource for sodium-watchers.

The statistics are in—65 million Americans have high blood pressure, and nearly 5 million suffer from congestive heart failure. Whether you have these 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.

The human body requires sodium to function properly, but if you are like most other Americans, you consume about ten times more than you need. If that’s because you think low-sodium food means low flavor, think again! The American Heart Association shows here that a low-salt diet is not only good for you but delicious, too.

Encompassing everything from appetizers and soups to entrées and desserts, the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition , is a wonderful collection of more than 200 scrumptious low-sodium recipes—50 of them brand-new to this edition. Whether you’re in the mood for a beloved classic dish or an up-to-the-minute future favorite, you’ll find just the thing to please your palate—and you’ll learn that shaking the salt habit is easier than ever before.

The American Heart Association knows that food is one of life’s great pleasures and that no one should have to sacrifice tasty meals for a healthful lifestyle. This new edition of one of its classic cookbooks is the perfect guide to making flavorful, satisfying low-sodium food. With the latest dietary information and tips on substituting ingredients, avoiding hidden sodium, and dining out, the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 3rd Edition , will help you follow a low-sodium diet—and thoroughly enjoy it.


More than 200 low-sodium recipes,

Appetizers such as Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip; Spinach-Artichoke Hummus

Soups such as Onion Soup with Cheesy Pita Crisps; Corn and Green Chile Soup

Meats such as Caribbean Jerk Pork; Sirloin with Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

Seafood such as Cajun Snapper; Halibut with Cilantro Pesto

Vegetarian Entrées such as Fettuccine Alfredo; Cheese-Topped Stuffed
Eggplant

Salads such as Balsamic-Marinated Vegetables; Tomato-Artichoke Toss

Poultry such as Tarragon Turkey Medallions; Cumin-Lime Chicken

Breads and Breakfast Dishes such as Rosemary Rye Bread; Oatmeal-Banana Waffles with Strawberry Sauce

Desserts such as Denver Chocolate Pudding Cake; Lemon Cream with Raspberries and Gingersnap Topping

Side Dishes such as Scalloped Potatoes; Parmesan-Lemon Spinach

The American Heart Association is the nation’s most trusted authority on cardiovascular health. Its bestselling library of books

•American Heart Association No-Fad Diet
•The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition
•American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook
•American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook
•American Heart Association Meals in Minutes Cookbook
•American Heart Association One-Dish Meals


From the Hardcover edition.

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

352 pages, Paperback

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!