Book Reviews -

[Book reviews are copyright of the respective copyright holders where expressed and have been obtained exclusively from Amazon.com. ]

The DASH Diet Action Plan, Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

ISBN   0976340801

Product Description From Amazon.com

The DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been proven in several National Institutes of Health (NIH) research studies to lower blood pressure and cholesterol without medication. It is the diet recommended by the NIH for lowering blood pressure. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this eating plan for everyone. And the DASH diet forms the basis for the new MyPyramid. The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, low fat or nonfat dairy, and includes lean meats, fish and poultry, grains, nuts and beans. It will help lower cholesterol and will support healthy weight loss. It is flexible enough to meet the lifestyle and food preferences of most people. However, many people find it challenging to put the DASH diet into practice. This book is designed to make it easy; it was written by a dietitian who is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book shows you how to follow the DASH diet in your real life. How to eat on-the-run, how to add more vegetables even if you hate vegetables, how to make over your kitchen to support the DASH diet, how to lose weight with the DASH diet. It has 28 days of meal plans (with adjustments for 1200, 1600, and 2000 calorie plans), and DASH-friendly recipes. It shows you how to make other lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure, such as losing weight and adding exercise. What differentiates this book from other books on the DASH diet? This book provides practical, real life solutions. It goes beyond "what" is involved with the DASH diet; it also shows you "how." The book helps you make your own personal plan, with the specific steps you will take to fit the DASH diet into your daily routine. The author is experienced in helping people make sustainable changes in how they eat. This book truly allows you to make your own personal "DASH Diet Action Plan," whether your goal is lowering blood pressure, or just having a healthier lifestyle. It is your first step in improving your health for the long run. About the Author

Marla Heller is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where she is completing work on a PhD in Behavior Sciences and Health Promotion. She is experienced in a wide variety of nutrition counseling specialties. She has been an adjunct clinical instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at UIC, and has also taught at Dominican University, National-Louis University, and the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. She is on the advisory board for Chicago Health & Beauty magazine. In addition to The DASH Diet Action Plan, Marla contributed the 4-week menu plan for Win the Weight Game by Sarah, the Duchess of York, and wrote the healthy eating chapter in "I Always Start My Diet on Mondays!" by Janice Alpert. She is a spokesperson for the Greater Midwest Affiliate of the American Heart Association and a Past-President of the Illinois Dietetic Association. Marla was diagnosed with high blood pressure in May of 2003. Since that time she has managed to lower her blood pressure by following the DASH diet, losing weight, and exercising. Marla lives the program that is featured in her book, The DASH Diet Action Plan.

~~~~~~~~~~~

Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease: The Only System Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease Without Drugs or Surgery

ISBN   0804110387

As the title says, this book introduces a set of lifestyle changes that have the potential to reverse heart disease for a lot of us. It could be said, and has been described as a powerful and wise prescription for opening the heart in its deepest sense. It comes highly recommended.

The Doctor's Heart Cure, Beyond the Modern Myths of Diet and Exercise: The Clinically-Proven Plan of Breakthrough Health Secrets That Helps You Build a Powerful, Disease-Free Heart

ISBN   0938045652

No, this book boldly claims, this book is not a diet fad. Nor is it about aerobics and fitness regimes. It is a plan to help you build a healthy heart that can work resiliently through short bursts of exercises. Consume a diet rich in high quality fat, pasture-fed meat, free-range dairy, wild-caught fish and liberal helpings of low-glycemic fruits and vegetables. Avoid grain-based starches as best you can. And take appropriate supplements to counteract the nutritional deficiencies of modern produce.  It has all the hallmarks of a fad. And it could be if you don’t follow what he has to tell you. But it is one of the most interesting and inspiring ways to stay alive with a healthy heart I have seen.

The Diabetes & Heart Healthy Cookbook

ISBN   1580401805

One-of-a-kind heart-healthy cookbook created especially for people with diabetes or heart disease. Diabetes puts people at a very high risk of having a heart attack or stroke. To address this problem, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have written a heart-healthy cookbook for people with diabetes. It's truly a one-of-a-kind cookbook packed with delicious recipes people will truly enjoy! Every recipe is low fat and lower in carbohydrates--and tastes great. Recipes include everything from appetizers and breakfasts to dinners and desserts. With cardiovascular disease ranking number one on the list of diabetes-related complications, this is the must-have cookbook for anyone who wants to pump up his or her heart health! And it's great for people who don't have diabetes, too. Delicious yet nutritious recipes include: Loaded Baked Potato Soup Deep South Shrimp Gumbo Swedish Meatballs Devil's Food Cupcakes Angel Food Trifle And many more

The DASH Diet for Hypertension

ISBN   0743410076

This is the diet that is based on the results of clinical trials. High blood pressure or hyper tension can be managed very successfully with this healthy plan. This is no quirky diet--it's the way the major medical groups have been advising us to eat all along, but with a specific formula that tells you how many servings to eat from each Food Pyramid food group. You also get suggestions for exercising moderately, losing weight, reducing salt, and how to go about your food shopping.

The book also includes 14 suggested daily menus and 62 recipes in all, including things like Macaroni and Cheese and Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetables with a healthier twist.

Recommended for people who want to lower their blood pressure or just eat more healthily.

~~~~~~~~~~~

Take a Load off Your Heart: 109 Things You Can Actually Do to Prevent, Halt and Reverse Heart Disease

ISBN   0761126767

This book is sub divided into 4 steps where each step first introduces the key topics and then follows through with a series of actions to take. The book includes tips on stress management, diet and exercise as well as an appendix on the various medical alternatives available. The Mayo Clinic apparently recommends this book as reading material for heart patients.

~~~~~~~~~~~

The New 8-Week Cholesterol Cure: The Ultimate Program for Preventing Heart Disease

ISBN   0061031763

This plan helped trigger Americas obsession with cholesterol back in the eighties when the first edition was printed. Things have improved since then and the latest revision takes all the latest findings into consideration when it designed the cholesterol management plan. Useful for those with cholesterol levels outside the safe range.

Healing from the Heart: A Leading Surgeon Combines Eastern and Western Traditions to Create the Medicine of the Future

ISBN   0452279550

Sometimes you just have to throw everything you’ve got at a problem to solve it. This book throws everything at the heart disease problem, including yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, energy healing, music therapy, acupuncture, and visual imagery. Mehmet Oz has a surgery practice at the Complementary Care Unit of New York City's Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and he’s convinced that traditional and alternative medicine complement each other and that using elements of each to enhance the treatments lead to improved results and faster recovery. At times graphic but always inspirational, the book is perfect for anybody open minded enough to try the mind-body healing potential on their heart.

More articles to read.....
Coronary Heart Disease - why you shouldn't ignore it!
Coronary Heart Disease Facts
Heart Disease Treatment
What is a Coronary Angiogram ?
Heart Disease - women are more likely than men to die as a result of a heart attack
ACE Inhibitors and possible side effects
What is Valvular Heart Disease ?
A Healthy Diet for Heart Disease
Optimal diets for prevention of Coronary Heart Disease
Heart Disease - a vegetarian diet may benefit your heart
Chocolate and Heart Disease - eating chocolate is good for your heart!
High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Heart Disease or Heartburn ? .... how to tell the difference
Angina Heart Disease - understanding what angina is
Ischemic Heart Disease - also known as Ischaemic Heart Disease
Latest Heart Disease News
Article List
Resource Directory
General Health Resources
Alternative Medicine Resources
Nutrition Resources
What is Heart Disease ?

© 2008 - www.whatisheartdisease.us- book reviews on heart disease