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    American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition: A Complete Guide to Reducing Sodium and Fat in Your Diet

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    by American Heart Association

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    • ISBN-13: 9780307589781
    • Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
    • Publication date: 03/05/2013
    • Edition description: Reprint
    • Pages: 352
    • Sales rank: 11,486
    • Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

    The AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION is the nation’s premier authority on heart health. Its bestselling library of cookbooks and guides includes: American Heart Association No-Fad Diet, 2nd Edition; The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 8th Edition; American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals; American Heart Association Complete Guide to Women's Heart Health; American Heart Association Healthy Family Meals; American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th Edition; and American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook. For more information, please visit AmericanHeart.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721).

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    Corn and Green Chile Soup Serves 4; heaping 3/4 cup per serving
     
    Ready in no time, this chunky and spicy soup requires very little cleanup.
     
    16 ounces frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
    12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
    2 ounces chopped green chiles, drained
    1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
    1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
    3 medium green onions, finely chopped
    2 teaspoons light tub margarine
    1/4 cup shredded fat-free sharp Cheddar cheese
     
    In a medium saucepan, stir together the corn, milk, green chiles, cumin, pepper, and cayenne. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.
     
    Stir in the bell pepper, green onions, and margarine. Serve sprinkled with the Cheddar.
     
    Cook’s Tip on Thawing Frozen Vegetables: To thaw frozen vegetables quickly, put them in a colander and run them under cold water until thawed. Shake off the excess water and drain well.
     
    Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
    Calories                               208
    Total Fat                            2.0 g
       Saturated                        0.5 g
       Trans                              0.0 g
       Polyunsaturated              0.5 g
       Monounsaturated             0.5 g
    Cholesterol                         5 mg
    Sodium                          265 mg
    Carbohydrates                     38 g
       Fiber                                 4 g
       Sugars                             15 g
    Protein                                13 g
    Calcium                          358 mg
    Potassium                      658 mg
     
    Dietary Exchanges
    1 1/2 starch
    1 fat-free milk
     
     

    Table of Contents

    Preface viii

    Introduction: Welcome to a Low-Salt Diet x

    Taking Heart: Understanding How Sodium Affects Your Health 4

    Eating Well: Following the American Heart Association Dietary Recommendations 6

    Shopping Savvy: Knowing What to Look for in the Grocery Store 14

    Cooking Smart: Preparing Healthy Meals 23

    Living Healthy: Following the American Heart Association Lifestyle Recommendations 30

    Recipes

    About the Nutrition Analyses 34

    Appetizers & Snacks 37

    Soups 49

    Salads & Salad Dressings 73

    Seafood 101

    Poultry 133

    Meats 169

    Vegetarian Entrées 199

    Vegetables & Side Dishes 231

    Sauces, Condiments & Seasonings 259

    Breads & Breakfast Dishes 279

    Desserts 297

    Resources

    My Sodium Tracker 320

    No-Sodium Seasoning Guide 321

    Food Groups & Suggested Servings 322

    Common High-Sodium Foods 324

    Good Sources of Potassium 326

    Ingredient Equivalents 328

    Ingredient Substitutions 329

    Emergency Substitutions 330

    Index 332

    Recipe

    Corn and Green Chile Soup
    Serves 4; heaping 3/4 cup per serving

    Ready in no time, this chunky and spicy soup requires very little cleanup.

    16 ounces frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
    12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
    2 ounces chopped green chiles, drained
    1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
    1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
    3 medium green onions, finely chopped
    2 teaspoons light tub margarine
    1/4 cup shredded fat-free sharp Cheddar cheese

    In a medium saucepan, stir together the corn, milk, green chiles, cumin, pepper, and cayenne. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat.

    Stir in the bell pepper, green onions, and margarine. Serve sprinkled with the Cheddar.

    Cook’s Tip on Thawing Frozen Vegetables: To thaw frozen vegetables quickly, put them in a colander and run them under cold water until thawed. Shake off the excess water and drain well.

    Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
    Calories 208
    Total Fat 2.0 g
    Saturated 0.5 g
    Trans 0.0 g
    Polyunsaturated 0.5 g
    Monounsaturated 0.5 g
    Cholesterol 5 mg
    Sodium 265 mg
    Carbohydrates 38 g
    Fiber 4 g
    Sugars 15 g
    Protein 13 g
    Calcium 358 mg
    Potassium 658 mg

    Dietary Exchanges
    1 1/2 starch
    1 fat-free milk


    This recipe is reprinted with permission from American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, Fourth Edition, Copyright © 2011 by the American Heart Association. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. Available from booksellers everywhere.
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    Whether you have heart-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. In this revised and expanded fourth edition of the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, the association shows that a low-sodium diet can be not only good for your health but also full of flavor.

    Including everything from appetizers and soups to entrées and desserts, American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition, offers more than 200 delicious low-sodium recipes—more than 50 of them brand-new to this edition. Whether you are in the mood for a beloved classic or a new favorite, you will find just the dish to please your palate.

    Looking for a less salty snack? Try Baked Veggie Chips served with Hot and Smoky Chipotle-Garlic Dip. Craving something hearty and full of flavor? Slow-Cooker Moroccan Chicken with Orange Couscous is an ideal low-sodium fix-it-and-forget-it meal. For a Sunday-night family dinner, try Three-Cheese Lasagna with Swiss Chard. And for your sweet tooth? Whip up Peach and Blueberry Cobbler or Rice Pudding with Caramelized Bananas for a special treat.

    With this book in hand, you’ll be armed with nutrition numbers for every recipe and the latest American Heart Association dietary information, as well as the how-tos for avoiding hidden sodium, shopping smart, and using healthy cooking techniques. You’ll also find useful resources such as a sodium tracker, a no-sodium seasoning guide, a list of common high-sodium foods, ingredient substitutions, and serving suggestions for each of the food groups.

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