Product Description

Joseph C. Piscatella's five ground-breaking books on eating and health have sold nearly 2 million copies collectively. At long last, he has combined his hundreds of diverse, easy-to-follow and good-for-you recipes into this one new volume. And as a smart cook is a well informed one, this generous collection includes nutritional information with every recipe, plus an extensive nutritional guide featuring fat grams, calories, and other information about the widest array of foods and ingredients.

This mammoth cookbook has mouthwatering surprises on every page, and is a great step toward a longer, healthier, and happier life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29580 in Books
• Published on: 2003-09-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 544 pages

About the Author
Author Joseph C. Piscatella has been a keen observer of American eating habits since 1977, when emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 32 forced him to recognize the intimate connection between dietary habits and overall health. His successful recovery and determination to make adjustment in his own lifestyle and diet inspired a new career as an active proponent of healthy lifestyle changes. As president of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington, he lectures extensively to a variety of clients, including medical organizations, corporations and professional associations, and is a consultant on major wellness projects for Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Cited in Time for their practicality and effectiveness, his seminars deal with the management of lifestyle habits to increase health, longevity and productivity. Mr. Piscatella is the only non-medical member of the National Institute of Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Expert Panel, which develops clinical practice guidelines for physicians. He is also a member of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, the American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and the National Wellness Association.

Customer Reviews

The Healthy Heart Cookbook
I had a previous version of Joseph Piscatella cookbooks (Controlling Your Fat Tooth) I enjoyed many of recipes in this book but it was falling apart. His recipes taste good as well as low in fat which I was looking for. I gave it only four stars because the index could be much better.

Yummy! Delicious and Healthy at the same time
My husband had a heart attack last summer. Upon looking at heart healthy cookbooks at the book store, I quickly picked this one out. The recipes are tasty and healthy. Most of the recipes I've tried have turned out very well.

I got this cookbook on Amazon for a gift to someone else.

Be sure to try the Macaroni and Cheese - it is great!

Things to Think About
The recipes I have tried so far have been great but I wish time frames were given for both the prep time and cook time. Since they are not given I suggest you completely read all the directions for a recipe you are thinking about before starting so that you don't run out of time or end up eating at a late hour. There is also an extensive amount of information about eating healthy and what to look for when shopping. It's a lot to remember and will take some time getting used to. I live in a small town so it is not always easy finding the healthier substitutes suggested but what I have found has made a difference.