Cardiac Cuisine is a how-to for healthier eating: sample weight-loss and weight-maintenance menus are supplemented by clear explanations of nutritional facts and of the nutrition information on packaged foods. Cooking methods designed to reduce the amount of fats and salts in our diet are explained. The book includes about seventy recipes, developed in accordance with the American Heart Assocation's diet plan. Simple but delicious snacks, soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts will give yo a head start on developing new eating patterns that will keep you healthy and diminish the risk of heart disease.