Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies (eBook)

Dr Sarah Brewer, GP is a freelance health writer and broadcaster who was named Health Journalist of the Year in 2002. She has appeared on various TV shows including BBC Breakfast, GMTV, and This Morning, and is the contributing Health Editor for Marie Claire. Sarah has an MSc in nutritional medicine. Dr Molly Siple, RD is a Registered Dietician and health writer.

Introduction 1

Part I: Understanding Cholesterol Basics 9

Chapter 1: Conquering Cholesterol Is Easier Than You Think 11

Chapter 2: Favouring Cholesterol-Friendly Foods 27

Chapter 3: Separating Fat from Fiction 41

Chapter 4: Controlling Cholesterol When Eating Out 57

Chapter 5: Gearing Up for Healthy Cooking 67

Part II: Mastering the Beneficial Breakfast 77

Chapter 6: Enjoying a Wholesome Breakfast with Wholefoods 79

Chapter 7: Making A Healthy Cooked Breakfast 89

Chapter 8: Having Breakfast in a Jiffy 101

Part III: Making Your Day with Heart-Healthy Snacks and Starters 115

Chapter 9: Preparing Simple and Hearty Soups 117

Chapter 10: Savouring Super Salads for Everyday Meals 137

Chapter 11: Creating Mouth-Watering Starters for Special Occasions 155

Chapter 12: Hoarding Healthy Nibbles 167

Part IV: Cooking with Poultry, Fish, and Meat 175

Chapter 13: Flocking to Chicken and Turkey: New Ways with Old Favourites 177

Chapter 14: Serving Up Soulful Seafood 197

Chapter 15: Managing Meats in a Healthy Diet 217

Chapter 16: Sparking Flavours with Seasonings and Sauces 231

Part V: Cooking with Cholesterol-Controlling Vegetables, Beans, and Grains 245

Chapter 17: Welcoming Heart-Friendly Veg into Your Kitchen 247

Chapter 18: Cooking Vegetarian Main Courses 263

Chapter 19: Betting on Beans for Lower Cholesterol 271

Chapter 20: Going With the Grains 287

Part VI: Serving Up Sweet Finishes 307

Chapter 21: Dishing Up Fruit for Dessert 309

Chapter 22: Baking Up a Storm 323

Chapter 23: Cheating with Quick Fix Desserts 335

Part VII: The Part of Tens 343

Chapter 24: Ten Beverages That Say, 'Here's to Your Health!' 345

Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Trim Your Food Bill 353

Index 357