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For decades, low-fat and low-cholesterol diets have been touted as the way to prevent and reverse heart disease. In this groundbreaking book, The Great Cholesterol Myth, Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra debunked that assertion, arguing that fat--often curtailed on traditional low cholesterol "heart-healthy" diets--is not the enemy and may in fact be part of the solution. Now, in The Great Cholesterol Myth Cookbook, the authors and nutrition expert and whole foods chef Deirdre Rawlings, Ph.D., put their findings into action with a detailed meal plan and 100 delicious and nutritious recipes that will prevent and reverse heart disease and give you back the foods you thought were gone forever. Learn how to live a life free of heart disease without the use of harmful statin drugs. Based on the latest studies, discover why sugar (not fat), inflammation, stress, and high-carb diets full of processed foods are the true culprits of heart disease. Combat heart disease with 100 mouthwatering recipes designed to satisfy your taste buds, provide key nutrients, and keep your heart healthy. Recipes included:

Veal Scaloppini Supreme

Luscious Lemon Yogurt Cake

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Turkey Burgers

Soul Warming Tuna Lasagna

Fortifying Flourless Chicken Flapjacks

Hearty Mediterranean Frittata

Energizing Thai Spice Chicken Salad

Gluten-Free Mediterranean Veggie Pizza

Protein-Packed Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Sweet and Spicy Beef or Chicken Stir Fry

About the Author

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Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, (Woodland Hills, CA), also known as The Nutrition Myth Buster, is a nationally known, board-certified nutritionist and expert on diet and weight loss. He has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, and CBS and has contributed to articles in the New York Times, Forbes, the Daily Beast, Huffington Post, Vanity Fair Online, Men’s Heath, Prevention, and dozens of other print and online publications. He is a popular speaker who presents at both academic and consumer events all over the world.

Stephen Sinatra, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist, educator, and author who created the Manchester, Connecticut–based Heart MD Institute (www.heartmdinstitute.com) as an educational platform focused on prevention and proactive lifestyle changes to live a healthier life. He is the author of Reverse Heart Disease Now, The Sinatra Solution, Lower Your Blood Pressure in Eight Weeks,and Heart Sense for Women. He has also contributed to several prestigious peer-reviewed medical journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Heart Disease, CT Medicine,and the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Deirdre Rawlings, PhD, ND, is a naturopathic doctor, certified nutritionist, sports nutritionist, and healthy-cooking coach. She holds a PhD in holistic nutrition and a master's degree in herbal medicine. She specializes in fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive challenges, food allergies, and immune rebalancing. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit her online at www.foodsforfibromyalgia.com.

Praise For…

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“Bravo, bravo, bravo! Finally—a cookbook that puts flavor, healthy fats, and sanity back in the kitchen!” - Christiane Northrup, M.D., best-selling author, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause “Take it from the trusted experts in this book, and learn to enjoy the best foods for your heart, mind, and body!” -Larry McCleary, M.D., author of Feed Your Brain, Lose Your Belly and The Fracture Cure “[The authors’] conclusions are contrary to conventional medical thinking—and in line with the best research out there! I find myself giving my patients the same message daily. I appreciate begin able to back it up with this well-considered, beautifully written book, which then provides them with recipes that are both practical and delicious. Let them eat fat!” -Hyla Cass, M.D., author of 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health 

“What a delight to find that all these ‘forbidden’ foods are exactly what we should be eating to keep our hearts healthy!” - Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D, C.N.S., best-selling author, The Fat Flush Plan

“[The authors’] arguments are based on scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals, which makes them difficult to refute. Tenets such as limit sugar, limit grains, no need to avoid saturated fat, and minimize processed foods, will go a long way in reversing risk factors for heart disease.” -Colette Heimowitz, MSc, Vice President of Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. “The dietary recommendations [the authors] make are right on target, and they are going to surprise you.” -Jennifer Landa, M.D., chief medical officer of BodyLogicMD, author of The Sex Drive Solution for Women 

“You owe it to yourself, your heart, and your family to read this book, but more importantly, follow the program!” - Robb Wolf, best-selling author of The Paleo Solution