Review of American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet (Paperback)

This is a low-fat cookbook with the words "low-fat" crossed out and "low-salt" written in in crayon.I need a low-sodium diet because of inner ear problems and I was very disappointed with this book. Consider, for example, these two recipes: "Chicken Enchiladas,"p.112 and "Spinach Lasagna," p 142.The former has 684 mg sodiumper 2-enchilada serving and the latter has 594 mg per serving.Sorry,folks, but this ain't "low-salt."The book does have manylow-salt recipes, but the real focus is low-fat.The authors useconsiderably more space discussing low-fat issues than low-sodium issuesand precious little of the latter.Since you're not going to eatenchiladas and lasagna every night (I hope not!), the average amount ofsodium intake over, say, a week would be lower using these recipes.Thisis fine if your focus is to take good care of your heart, but if you'relike me and you're sensitive to bursts of sodium into your system, thisbook doesn't cut it.

Product Description
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 entrées 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 sacrificingstyle or flavor.


From the Hardcover edition.

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