Low-Cholesterol Cookbook For Dummies Paperback – November 26, 2004

My father had a heart attack exactly a month after my fiance was told to drastically lower his cholesterol. So I pulled out all the stops and got a ton of books because men don't read apparently and I wanted to do all the research. This book, as confirmed by a John's Hopkins Cardiologist AND two other docs, is by far the most useful place to start. I read it cover to cover and learned a ton. Not just what not to cook but also what I can add to his diet to counter bad cholesterol. Don't sleep on these books. I used the think they were jokes. But this one is for real. (Both have lowered cholesterol since)

When I found out I had high cholesterol in my mid-40's I went RUNNING to find cookbooks so I could lower it. I have bought 5 so far, this one is by far the best as far as information goes. It gives lists of foods you should keep around the house to snack on, lists of foods that should be kept handy for cooking and a no-nonsense approach to the health needs of those with high-cholesterol. There aren't as many recipes as some of the cookbooks I have; but the recipes they do have rate above the others in terms of the ease of procuring the ingredients, the taste of the food, and the simplicity of the recipes. I would not waste my time with the American Heart Assoc. cookbook if you are unsure of which to buy. As far as the 4 star rating, I can't see any low-cholesterol cookbook getting a 5 star rating - we who are doomed to a life without sugar, baked goods, white breads, mayo, luncheon meats, etc. are not prone to give any cookbook a 5 star rating!

I bought this inexpensive cookbook as a tiny little gift for my daughter to help educate her, and therefore help her husband lower his dietary cholesterol as an adjunct to his new medication. She says that the book arrived promptly, (couldn't even tell that it was gently used!), liked the traditionally simple "For Dummies" format, and that the recipes look easy and delicious.

This book is super well written and choc full of information. Unfortunately, it was a bit overwhelming for me. Perhaps better as a reference book than quick way to educate myself about low cholesterol eating.

Great cookbook.

Alway like the Dummies books. They always been very informational and help me with the problem I have.

If you like cookbooks, this isn't a bad one...if you are looking for information on foods to eat or not eat with high cholesterol, then this would work for you. The recipes seem easy enough to prepare, with easy to find ingredients, however, as a person who doesn't like cookbooks, I don't use it much. We bought it primarily for the information on what's healthy and what isn't, which this book really does provide. We have found that aspect of the book invaluable. For that reason, I give it 4 stars, as just knowing the right foods to buy, even if you don't follow the recipes to the letter, has helped tremendously.

Love the book.