Atherosclerotic Heart Disease: Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease

Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease [Paperback]

Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Three Rivers Press; 1 Original edition (February 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 030746525X
ISBN-13: 978-0307465252
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

By : Janet Bond Brill Ph.D. R.D (Author), Annabelle S. Volgman M.D. (Author)
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Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease [Paperback]

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When I was released from the hospital in June 2010, I was wheeled out to the parking lot to await my taxi ride from Victoria Texas to my residence in Port Lavaca, Texas, with a fistful of prescriptions, a 1-page advisory on sustaining the perfect diet regime and exercising -- and two coronary arterial stents.
If you have to have a heart attack, my board certified cardiologist told me, the kind I had was the preferred. I had no chest pains, but I was sweating considerably way more than usual and I was experiencing nausea to a horrific degree.
With the stents, proper medication and exercise -- and the appropriate diet -- I'm feeling great now.
My diet regime ahead of the June 19, 2010 heart incident (I hesitate to contact it an "attack") wasn't poor and I am a non-smoker, so only a couple of modifications were vital. I don't consume considerably red meat I like veggies and fruit and use soy milk in my oatmeal and other entire grain cereal, rather than cow's milk, which my wife loves. I can't stand eggs or chicken (the result of growing up on a Michigan farm where we raised chickens for their meat and their eggs). I do really like cheese, but I try to consume it sparingly and an occasional (very occasional) French bread pizza in the microwave is just what I have to have with my glass or two of red wine in the evening. I like an occasional bite of chocolate, which Brill recommends, in moderation. Plus I adore nuts, which includes the walnuts that Brill says are excellent for heart well being, as is the oatmeal that I frequently consumed.
Rather of the cheat-sheet on diet program and exercise, which I currently followed, a copy of Janet Bond Brill's "Avoid A Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Illness" (3 Rivers Press, 336 pages, $15.00) would have been most welcome. Soon after reading this rather accessible book by a woman who has a PhD, and is a registered dietician -- and she's a dedicated foodie! -- I created the proper adjustments, mainly (nobody's ideal!). The recipes -- both her faves and those from her cooking expert buddies -- sound excellent and they reinforce the underpinnings of the heart-wholesome Mediterranean diet program that is the book's basis.
Dr. Brill explains
Why the Mediterranean diet is the gold standard of heart-healthful eating
How fine carbs such as oatmeal and popcorn lower negative cholesterol, avoid high blood pressure, and manage your weight
The science behind eating fish for heart health
Why having a glass of red wine with dinner is wonderful for your heart--and which wines are the top options
The easiest, most delicious daily habit that will cut your heart attack risk
Brill's book consists of physical exercise suggestions, and I'm glad my view of walking is shared by her. It is a good form of physical exercise and can be practiced by just about anybody, without having the high-impact dangers of operating.
"Prevent A Second Heart Attack" comes total with every tool you need to consume your way to improved heart well being--including each day checklists, a full two-week consuming plan, and dozens of mouthwatering recipes to suit just about every meal, taste, and budget. This is 1 book I wish I had months ago when I was pondering my 1st cardiac incident and how lucky I was to have the perfect mixture of a excellent main care physician, an outstanding cardiologist, a wonderful hospital (Texas abounds in those) and an understanding wife. Even if you have not had your initial heart attack (drum roll right here!) Brill's book could possibly even stop the first a single.
About the author
JANET BOND BRILL, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, is a diet program, nutrition, and fitness professional who has appeared on national tv. She is the author of "Cholesterol Down: 10 Uncomplicated Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol In 4 Weeks Without Prescription Drugs", and specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention. Dr. Brill lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three youngsters.

As a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified nutrition support clinician in practice for 28 years, I am continually on the lookout for practical, evidence based and realistic info for so many of my patients who are at high danger of heart disease. Nonetheless, as so numerous of my patients and clientele currently have heart illness in a variety of types, they require detailed info and education that "hits household"! Dr. Janet Brill has written a book that is user friendly, thorough, and will help both layperson and well being care experts sort via the confusion information and facts on nutrition and prevention that is so prevalent. Also, recipes and cooking recommendations provided are wonderfully tasty, enticing and adds to the outstanding value and usefulness of this book. I'll unquestionably be bringing this book with me to my nutrition programs and classes for my patients to place on their advised reading list.