A collection of common-sense healthy choices in eating and lifestyle that you can make throughout the day.

"Now includes 100 recipes for preventing and reversing heart disease from the The great cholesterol cookbook.

Using the key elements of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and proven, never-before-published NIH research, leading nutrition expert Marla Heller has created the most effective diet for quick-and lasting-weight loss. Based on the diet rated the #1 Best Overall Diet by Us News & World Report," this effective and easy program includes menu plans, recipes, shopping lists, and more.

Despite being highly active, Mike Berland struggled with his weight for nearly 30 years - gaining one to two pounds each year, steadily growing from 192 to 236 pounds. He was losing hope until he met nutrition specialist Dr Laura Lefkowitz. She taught him about his condition: metabolic syndrome, an energy utilisation and storage disorder that is affecting Westerners at an alarming rate. Berland also worked with Gale Bernhardt, an elite Olympic triathlon coach. Together, they have unlocked the secrets to handling metabolic syndrome and burning fat.

As host of Travel Channel's "American Grilled," Chef David Guas travels the country seeking backyard cooking's best and boldest flavors. In Grill Nation, Guas shares the secrets he's learned along the way, offering pit-proven tips, techniques, and delicious recipes for year-round smoking, grilling, and barbecuing. This encyclopedic guide covers all the bases, pairing expert advice with a crowd-pleasing collection of recipes ranging from classic grilled mains - beef, pork, chicken, fish, and game - to fired-up sides, salads, and even desserts. Featuring step-by-step instructions, vivid color photographs, and clear charts outlining temperatures and cooking times, Grill Nation includes everything you need to master the flame and create flavorful home-cooked food.

Losing excess weight is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and a number of other health problems. And while fad diets may come in and go out of fashion, the best and healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat fewer calories and increase your physical activity. With the American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook, cutting those calories is simpler than you may think—and with such delectable recipes to savor, you won't even feel deprived! You'll find more than 200 fabulous recipes, none with more than 500 calories. These recipes along with user-friendly cooking and shopping tips, health and diet information, and nutrient analyses, will be the keys to your success. Whether you want to maintain your already healthful weight, follow a weight-loss program, or lose weight on your own, the American Heart Association Low-Calorie Cookbook will help you reach your goal—without losing out on the excitement of great-tasting food.