30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook: Delicious Recipes for Easy, Low-Sodium Meals Paperback – September 24, 2019

I have to admit I love cookbooks. What I like about this one in particular is that it has a real focus, being heart health, and is written by an actual expert. It's perfect for family cooking and I LOVE that the recipes have ingredients that are easily accessible and truly take 30 minutes or less start to finish. Plus, the variety really suits diverse palettes and dietary restrictions.My favorites so far (and yes I am going to make them all eventually) are :- Leek, Butter Bean, and Parmesan Orzo (I was so happy to have the leftovers at lunch the next day too)- Oat Risotto with Mushrooms, Kale, and Chicken (had no idea oat risotto was a thing and/or could be this delicious)- Chili Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner (my 4 year old even ate it!!)This book is a great addition to you cookbook collection, or great place to start if you want new healthy delicious ideas for your meals. I think it's a really nice gift too.

The first chapter provides a solid foundation for heart healthy meals for anyone who needs it. The author makes this way of eating accessible, not intimidating. She makes it desirable, not scary. We have made four recipes so far and find them easy to follow and tasty.Novice or expert can benefit from the information and perspective shared here.

The recipes are workable, though I would not get this as your first cook book (no pictures). The index is good and I have bookmarked some 5-10 recipes.The science is presented briefly at the start of the book. There are a couple things related to your heart, so in that sense it will get you healthier meals. And the 30 minute time is pretty much what I want to spend on a week night meal.As for the sodium part, be aware that only a part of those with elevated blood pressure will respond to lower sodium. Some may get a small lowering of blood pressure and some may get none. I will refer to the blood pressure books for details on that. Try "Blood Pressure Down" by Janet Bond Brill.If diet does not lower the blood pressure in a month, it's time to consult your doctor. Modern blood pressure drugs have rather few side effects and most are covered well under Medicare plans.Personally I have switched from Cheez-Its crackers through the months of sitting at home during the pandemic to mostly fruit and nuts for snacks. It can't be a bad move.

This book will be a go-to for our family weeknight dinners! I've made several of these recipes and they are true to the promise of taking 30 minutes or less, which I really appreciate. They're easy, tasty and healthful. Some of the recipes that we've tried and really enjoyed are the Spicy Shrimp, Feta and Walnut Couscous, Leek, Butter Bean and Parmesan Orzo, the Salmon and Avocado Toast and I really like the flavors in the Sweet Moroccan Pork and Carrots (other members of my family are pescatarians). I'm looking forward to doubling some of the recipes so that my kids can have the leftovers for lunch. In fact, I also think this will be a great cookbook for my 12 and 14-year old to take their cooking skills to the next level! The fact that these recipes are offered by a registered dietician who I trust makes me feel even better about making them.

Some different recipes

I like cook books so you can look at the receipes, and cook something not so blah!

Other than missing pages 71 & 72, it is a good cookbook with easy to read font.Changed from 4 to 5 stars because the company reached out to me, apologized, and replaced the book

The book arrived on time, and has good sensible diet information, and lots of easy and yummy looking recipes. As I just received it a few days ago I have not tried any of them as of yet