The Heart Protection Kitchen is a collection of 100 mouthwatering
recipes designed to prevent and reverse heart disease. Cowritten by the
director and dietitian of Oregon Health & Science University's (OHSU's)
Center for Preventive Cardiology and based on their innovative cooking
program of the same name, this cookbook teaches readers to prepare
delicious meals that are quick, affordable, healthy, and perfectly
balanced to protect the heart. From a kale Caesar salad to chicken
cacciatore to decadent brownies, each recipe includes prep and cook
times, symbols for special dietary requirements, and a nutritional chart
to help readers track their intake. Moreover, the book includes a
comprehensive introduction with heart-healthy information, strategies
for meal planning, and tips for healthy cooking. The Heart Protection
Kitchen is an indispensable cookbook for home cooks who want simple,
healthy, and flavorful dishes. Tracy Severson and Sergio Fazio created
the Heart Protection Kitchen, an acclaimed food program at Oregon Health
& Science University (OHSU), with the goal of helping patients reduce
heart disease by improving their diets. The service has inspired
countless patients with a team of doctors, a nutritionist, and
award-winning chefs teaching them how to cook delicious, heart-healthy
meals. This cookbook is a collection of those recipes, from our kitchen
to yours.
