Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol

At last a recipe book especially for those who are concerned about high cholesterol, but who also love good food. This cook contains over 100 delicious recipes that have been devised by a chef and based on the nutritional advice of a dietician.

Two thirds of the UK population have high cholesterol levels, this can cause hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke. We all need a certain amount of cholesterol in our bodies, but how can we keep control of the ‘bad’ type? Happily, eating the right foods can significantly benefit our cholesterol levels, and this book explains why and shows you how.

In the first part of the book, dietician Catherine Collins discusses why high cholesterol causes serious health problems and what can be done to reduce the risks. She provides advice on what to eat and what to avoid, good fats and bad fats, how to eat a ‘portfolio’ of fruit and vegetables, plus how to make sure you’re getting enough soluble fibre. Medication and lifestyle are also influential factors, so Catherine explores how you can improve your overall health as well as the latest food recommendations – can all those ‘health drinks’ really help to lower cholesterol? Also includes are lots of useful tips on cooking methods, shopping and eating out.

The recipes have been created by Daniel Green who uses all his culinary experience to prove that healthy food need not mean boring food. The chapters on breakfasts and brunches, soups and salads, snacks and starters, mains and desserts offer inspiration for every meal of the day. Suitable for all the family, they will help you to lower your cholesterol levels while satisfying your appetite – and your tastebuds.