M. Laurel Cutlip, R.D., L.N.
with Sari Budgazad, R.D., C.D.N.
Foreword by Paul Kligfield, M.D.
Contents
Copyright 2005 by Hatherleigh Press
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cutlip, M. Laurel.
The cardiac recovery cookbook: heart-healthy recipes for life after heart attack or heart surgery/M. Laurel Cutlip with contributions by Sari Budgazad ; foreword by Paul Kligfield.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-57826-907-5
1. HeartDiseasesDiet therapyRecipes. I. Budgazad, Sari. II. Title.
RC684.D5C88 2005
641.5'6311--dc22
2005001926
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Portions of this book were previously published under the title Keep the Beat: Heart-Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Hatherleigh Press assumes complete responsibility for this edition of the book.
Special thanks to Sari Budgazad, R.D., C.D.N., The New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Private Practice Nutrition Consultant. For an appointment, email .
Nutritional analyses of recipes on pages courtesy of Chef Kyle Shadix, R.D.C.C.C., M.S., R.D.
This book does not give legal or medical advice. Always consult your lawyer, doctor, and other professionals. The names of people who contributed anecdotal material have been changed. The ideas and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with a physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The recipes in this collection grew out of research and education projects supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The studies and projects dealt with ways to help Americans keep their hearts strong by reducing their intake of calories, fat (especially saturated fat), cholesterol, and sodium. They include the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertensionor DASHclinical study and the popular Stay Young at Heart nutrition education program. Now, you can use the results of these efforts to improve your heart health.
Dedication
For my mentors, Kathie Morrison, Cathy and Don Wilson, and Kathy Marko.
For my friends, Jennifer and Kevin Ridgely, who have spent countless hours in hospital waiting rooms with me.
And for my family, who have the biggest and best hearts in the world.
Foreword
If you have picked up this book, chances are that you or someone you care about has had a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, or angioplasty with a stent, or has been diagnosed with chronic disease of the coronary arteries or weakness of the heart muscle. Maybe you have already read The Cardiac Recovery Handbook, which focuses on medical management and lifestyle changes for patients with heart disease. You know that what someone eats can affect the course of the disease and recovery from disease. Diet is an important part of weight management and control of blood pressure. It is also critical to the limitation of atherosclerosis, which is the process that causes the arteries of the body to become clogged with fat and scar tissue. But sensible nutrition is not just a tool for recovery. When you think about it, it is pretty clear that what helps with recovery from heart disease should also be a useful way to prevent heart disease in the first place. So, this is a book that can benefit everyone.
This is not just another diet book or a book of favorite recipes. Remember, weight loss and protection of the heart can be distinct dietary goals. Because not all weight loss programs may confer the same benefit on the heart, it is essential that patients and their families understand the basic rationale of heart-healthy nutrition. The Cardiac Recovery Cookbook has grown out of the practical experience of two nutritionists who work with cardiac patients and their families on a daily basis. This experience is evident in the down-to-earth discussion of weight management. It is also obvious in the straightforward and understandable presentation of the basics of nutrition. You will learn about the different types of fats and oils and what makes them important for health. You will learn about the importance of vitamins and minerals in maintaining heart health. Tips on planning a nutritious day are well-organized and practically useful, and everyone should enjoy becoming a savvy supermarket shopper.
There was a time when nearly all heart-healthy diets were boring, and the rest were beyond boring. In describing the result of these diets, cynics used to say, wrongly: Its not that you live longer, it just seems longer! This is no longer the case. The many outstanding and delicious recipes presented in this book are not only heart-healthy, but they are fun to make and enjoyable to eat. Just take a look at the honey roasted almond crusted chicken with spinach and whole wheat couscous, as an example! You know that heart-healthy nutrition is the right thing to do, and its time to get started. This book will help.
Paul Kligfield, M.D.
Medical Director, Cardiac Health Center
Weill-Cornell Center of
The New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Preface
Its hard to find anyone that hasnt in some way been affected by heart disease, the number one killer among Americans. People everywhere can be overheard giving nutritional advicesome accurate, some not so accurate. High blood pressure and cholesterol medications are heavily marketed in the media. Grocery stores are flooded with products geared to reducing dietary salt and fat and magazines offer the diet of the week to help fight the battle of the bulge.