Some of us are told by our doctors that we must do it; some of us simply know that we should. Some do it to combat heart disease or high blood pressure; others do it to control weight. We all know what "it" is: eating a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. But what we don't necessarily know is that eating more healthfully can also mean bringing more taste, fun, and variety to our diets. This revised edition of the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook is proof that all of that can happen. A treasure trove of nearly 200 recipes, from tempting appetizers to luscious desserts. With the new American Heart Association dietary guidelines and all the latest information on cholesterol, this book is an invaluable reference for the health-conscious consumer. It tells in simple terms how cholesterol affects the body, differentiates between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and discusses cholesterol-lowering drugs.