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Title: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: VioletAquarius on July 26, 2025, 09:27:58 PM

Hi

Has anyone got any recommendations for recipe books for high blood pressure and cholesterol?

Preferably quick and easy ones.

Thank you 😊

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: Suziemc on July 27, 2025, 08:00:34 AM

Hi

Not books, but lots of information on what foods have been proven to help lower cholesterol is available on the Zoe Study website. So whilst you're waiting for book recommendations it could be worth a look to get an idea of ingredients you could be considering using.

https://zoe.com/learn/category/health-conditions/cholesterol

Suzie

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: chopsuey on July 27, 2025, 10:46:07 AM

My mum gets the British Heart Foundation magazine sent to her for free. This always has some recipes in it for heart health. You can sign up for free for a monthly email and quarterly magazine for recipes and other interesting artlcles. Once you are signed up, you have access to a wide range of recipes on their website.

Otherwise, I would suggest you try your local library to see what they have. That way you can have a look through and see if the books there have recipes that appeal and aren't too involved and then maybe buy your own.   

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: Kathleen on July 27, 2025, 12:27:44 PM

Hello VioletAquarius


I understand that eating as many plants as possible and very little meat and dairy is the way to go.

My husband has the British Heart Foundation magazine and I have used some of their recipes however I think they could do better by further emphasising the benefits of eating more plant foods.

Wishing you well and take care.

K.

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: VioletAquarius on July 27, 2025, 10:01:05 PM

Thank you all for your replies, I will look at these, thank you!

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: Minicat on July 30, 2025, 04:08:14 PM

I’ve been using The DASH Diet Cookbook for a while now and it’s been super helpful. I’m not big on complicated meals, so I like that the recipes are pretty straightforward and don’t need a ton of ingredients. I started paying more attention to my blood pressure and cholesterol after a check-up last year, and this book made it easier to adjust my meals without feeling like I was on some strict diet. Definitely worth checking out if you want quick and doable options.

Title: Re: Recipe books for high blood pressure & cholesterol
Post by: VioletAquarius on July 30, 2025, 09:20:22 PM

Thank you Minicat, this is exactly like what I'm looking for,  will look at that, thank you.