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Managing Cholesterol For Dummies
I’ll be honest, when I was first asked to co-write Managing Cholesterol For Dummies with Dr. Simon Poole, I had my reservations. I was concerned that there wouldn’t be anything new to add to the information that was already published on the topic, and even more worried that I wouldn’t be able to create mouthwatering recipes that would help people manage their cholesterol while indulging in the pleasures of the palate at the same time.
One thing that I did realize, however, was a great need to help people better manage cholesterol. According to the World Health Organization’s latest statistics, “the global prevalence of raised total cholesterol among adults was 39% (37% for males and 40% for females).” In the U.S., according to Cleveland Clinic, 1 in 3 adults have high cholesterol. For more than half of the adults with high cholesterol, treatment isn't helping enough, or else they're not using any treatment. Both Dr. Poole and I realized quickly that there is need for a book which completely demystifies cholesterol and clearly offers effective solutions for prevention, management, and lowering it which have changed in recent years.
For this reason, we decided to write Managing Cholesterol For Dummies. This new, holistic, and integrative way in which experts are now looking at cholesterol and its management offers real hope for people not only to lower their cholesterol numbers, but to avoid the complications that are associated with having high cholesterol in the first place.
Managing Cholesterol For Dummies offers a revolutionary new concept which describes the real danger of cholesterol and challenges the over-simplistic existing theories. Current evidence that "Oxidized LDL cholesterol" which results in inflammation, is the most important factor leading to heart disease and stroke and is what people need to become familiar with to improve their health.
From a culinary perspective, I combined both fiber rich ingredients known to lower cholesterol with high phenolic foods that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the most mouthwatering ways. My mission was to create recipes that anyone would consider delicious indulgences regardless of their health goals. Offering the added health boosting benefits of each recipe makes them even more worth celebrating.
Imagine enjoying Bountiful Breakfast Recipes that can easily fit into your daily routine such as Red Berry, Dark Chocolate, and Chia Seed Overnight Pudding, Greek Yogurt with Honey, Pomegranate, and Avocado Parfait, Sweet Cardamom-Scented Barley and Strawberry Pudding with Nuts, and Chocolate Ginger Whole Grain Waffles with Vanilla Berry Syrup all while managing cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
Now you can feel good about treating yourself and your guests to Savory Appetizers and Small Plates such as Pomegranate and Walnut Dip with Za’atar Spiced Pita Chips, Spiced Quinoa and Lentil Sliders, Italian Barley, Bean, and Mixed Vegetable Soup, Red Lentil “Meatballs” with Tomato Basil Sauce, and Classic Hummus with Crudites. These tasty and satisfying dishes enable you to achieve your health goals while relishing real flavor.
Hearty Main Courses in Managing Cholesterol For Dummies include some of my personal favorites; Greek Roasted “Plaki” Style Fish with Vegetables and Brown Rice Pilaf, Citrus Marinated Salmon over Cucumber, Yogurt Dill Sauce, Vegetable Stir Fry with Edamame and Brown Rice Noodles, Italian Pasta with Creamy Lentils and Pecorino Cheese, and Barley & Red Wine “Risotto” with Red Cabbage and Cannellini Beans. These easy to create recipes will quickly become a cherished part of your weekly rotation along with several satisfying, spectacular salads that are as flavorful as they are good for you.Managing Cholesterol For Dummies also proves that you don’t have to banish Dazzling Desserts from your diet forever with wholesome recipes for Spiced Apple Pies with Almond & Oatmeal Crust, Italian Grape Harvest Cake with Cinnamon-Red Wine Reduction, Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries, Fresh Summer Berry Clafoutis, and Orange and Olive Oil Walnut Cake.
The easy and mouthwatering recipes in Managing Cholesterol for Dummies will for the first time not only focus on important ingredients which reduce "bad" cholesterol but also on the delicious antioxidants in colorful and tasty foods which decrease oxidation of cholesterol and control inflammation, with evidence that those who enjoy them can maintain good health and reduce the risks of diseases associated with high cholesterol.
I’ll be honest, when I was first asked to co-write Managing Cholesterol For Dummies with Dr. Simon Poole, I had my reservations. I was concerned that there wouldn’t be anything new to add to the information that was already published on the topic, and even more worried that I wouldn’t be able to create mouthwatering recipes that would help people manage their cholesterol while indulging in the pleasures of the palate at the same time.
One thing that I did realize, however, was a great need to help people better manage cholesterol. According to the World Health Organization’s latest statistics, “the global prevalence of raised total cholesterol among adults was 39% (37% for males and 40% for females).” In the U.S., according to Cleveland Clinic, 1 in 3 adults have high cholesterol. For more than half of the adults with high cholesterol, treatment isn't helping enough, or else they're not using any treatment. Both Dr. Poole and I realized quickly that there is need for a book which completely demystifies cholesterol and clearly offers effective solutions for prevention, management, and lowering it which have changed in recent years.
For this reason, we decided to write Managing Cholesterol For Dummies. This new, holistic, and integrative way in which experts are now looking at cholesterol and its management offers real hope for people not only to lower their cholesterol numbers, but to avoid the complications that are associated with having high cholesterol in the first place.
Managing Cholesterol For Dummies offers a revolutionary new concept which describes the real danger of cholesterol and challenges the over-simplistic existing theories. Current evidence that "Oxidized LDL cholesterol" which results in inflammation, is the most important factor leading to heart disease and stroke and is what people need to become familiar with to improve their health.
From a culinary perspective, I combined both fiber rich ingredients known to lower cholesterol with high phenolic foods that reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the most mouthwatering ways. My mission was to create recipes that anyone would consider delicious indulgences regardless of their health goals. Offering the added health boosting benefits of each recipe makes them even more worth celebrating.
Imagine enjoying Bountiful Breakfast Recipes that can easily fit into your daily routine such as Red Berry, Dark Chocolate, and Chia Seed Overnight Pudding, Greek Yogurt with Honey, Pomegranate, and Avocado Parfait, Sweet Cardamom-Scented Barley and Strawberry Pudding with Nuts, and Chocolate Ginger Whole Grain Waffles with Vanilla Berry Syrup all while managing cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
Now you can feel good about treating yourself and your guests to Savory Appetizers and Small Plates such as Pomegranate and Walnut Dip with Za’atar Spiced Pita Chips, Spiced Quinoa and Lentil Sliders, Italian Barley, Bean, and Mixed Vegetable Soup, Red Lentil “Meatballs” with Tomato Basil Sauce, and Classic Hummus with Crudites. These tasty and satisfying dishes enable you to achieve your health goals while relishing real flavor.
Hearty Main Courses in Managing Cholesterol For Dummies include some of my personal favorites; Greek Roasted “Plaki” Style Fish with Vegetables and Brown Rice Pilaf, Citrus Marinated Salmon over Cucumber, Yogurt Dill Sauce, Vegetable Stir Fry with Edamame and Brown Rice Noodles, Italian Pasta with Creamy Lentils and Pecorino Cheese, and Barley & Red Wine “Risotto” with Red Cabbage and Cannellini Beans. These easy to create recipes will quickly become a cherished part of your weekly rotation along with several satisfying, spectacular salads that are as flavorful as they are good for you.Managing Cholesterol For Dummies also proves that you don’t have to banish Dazzling Desserts from your diet forever with wholesome recipes for Spiced Apple Pies with Almond & Oatmeal Crust, Italian Grape Harvest Cake with Cinnamon-Red Wine Reduction, Decadent Dark Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries, Fresh Summer Berry Clafoutis, and Orange and Olive Oil Walnut Cake.
The easy and mouthwatering recipes in Managing Cholesterol for Dummies will for the first time not only focus on important ingredients which reduce "bad" cholesterol but also on the delicious antioxidants in colorful and tasty foods which decrease oxidation of cholesterol and control inflammation, with evidence that those who enjoy them can maintain good health and reduce the risks of diseases associated with high cholesterol.