Cooking a la Heart, Fourth Edition

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"2023 Living Now Book Award: Silver Medal Winner, Nonfiction Culinary

Distinguished for its fresh perspective, creative expression, and overall presentation to promote personal wellbeing for a better world.



"A motivational, science-based compendium of information that is both practical and user-friendly." -- from the foreword by James M. Rippe, MD, Director, Rippe Lifestyle Institute, and Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School "Cooking a la Heart offers a science-based approach to your home cooking with easy-to-follow recipes and practical guidelines that keep your favorite dishes on the table as you gain deeper understanding of why fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, carefully chosen meats and oils, and enlightened enjoyment of flavors and textures make a difference to our health." -- Edible East Bay "Praise for prior editions



A Midwest Book Award Winner (MiPA)



"Practical and on target!" -- Runner's World Magazine "Cooking a la Heart presents unified dietary guidelines that are clearly explained in an eye-catching format. The recipes are carefully written with complete directions and many interesting serving ideas. The broad range of enticing recipes will appeal to a variety of clients. It is visually attractive and presents scientifically accurate material in an enthusiastic, positive manner that motivates and supports heart-healthy food selection and preparation behaviors." -- Journal of Nutrition Education "Cooking a la Heart offers a practical, hands-on guide to healthy eating. Up-to-date nutrition information and a wide variety of recipes with nutrient breakdown will surely help the reader translate scientific information into day-to-day menus for the family." -- Liz Weiss, MS, RD, former Producer CNN Nutrition News Atlanta, Georgia "Cooking a la Heart offers recipes your heart will love!" -- Joyce Nettleton, PhD, RD, Nutrition Consultant Lecturer, Tufts University