Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies (eBook)

Molly Siple, MS, RD, is the author of Healing Foods For Dummies and a columnist for Natural Health magazine. She is an adjunct instructor at Southern California School of Culinary Arts.

Introduction 1

Part I: Starting Out Right to Control Your Cholesterol 9

Chapter 1: Conquering Cholesterol Is Easier (and More Pleasant) Than You Think 11

Chapter 2: Favorite Foods for Controlling Cholesterol 27

Chapter 3: Looking at Those Foods You've Been Warned About 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: Greeting the Morning with Healthy Carbs 79

Chapter 7: Starting Your Day with Protein 91

Chapter 8: Having Breakfast in a Jiffy 103

Part III: Making Your Day with Heart-Healthy Starters 117

Chapter 9: Preparing Soup, Simple and Hearty 119

Chapter 10: Super Salads for Everyday Meals 141

Chapter 11: Mouth-Watering Morsels for Special Occasions 161

Part IV: Having Your Poultry, Fish, and Meat 173

Chapter 12: Flocking to Chicken and Turkey: New Ways to Prepare Old Favorites 175

Chapter 13: Serving Up Great-Tasting Seafood 199

Chapter 14: Managing Meats in a Healthy Diet 221

Part V: A Harvest of Cholesterol-Controlling Veggies, Beans, and Grains 237

Chapter 15: Welcoming Heart-Friendly Veggies into Your Kitchen 239

Chapter 16: Betting on Beans and Other Legumes for Lower Cholesterol 257

Chapter 17: Quality Grains for Your Heart's Sake 277

Part VI: Savory Accompaniments and Sweet Finishes 299

Chapter 18: Sparking Flavors with Seasonings and Sauces 301

Chapter 19: Dishing Up Fruit for Dessert 315

Chapter 20: Baked Goods that Keep the Heart Ticking 329

Part VII: The Part of Tens 341

Chapter 21: Ten Beverages That Say, "Here's to Your Health!" 343

Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Trim Your Food Bill 349

Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 353

Index 357