Publisher's Synopsis
Beat heart disease through nutrition, fitness, and other lifestyle improvements. In a unique collaboration, a medical doctor and a registered dietitian explain how in a step–by–step, digestible format. This proven and commonsense approach explains:
∗How to reverse blocked arteries
∗An exercise plan for everyone
∗Heart–healthy choices at grocery stores and restaurants
∗How to quit smoking Packed with practical food, health, and fitness tips.
The Healthy Heart Formula includes a special section for women with heart disease, a month of menus, and over 65 delicious recipes. Frank Barry, MD, is a board certified family practice physician and Director of the Preventive Health Institute in Colorado Springs. The Institute practices "21st century medicine" using a practical, lifestyle approach to empower people to beat heart disease. Bridget Swinney. MS, RD, is an outpatient dietitian and consultant who lives in Colorado Springs. She is also the author of Eating Expectantly, which was chosen as one of the Ten Best Parenting Books of 1993 by Child magazine.
"The best organized, most thorough treatment of the subject that I have come across. I wish I would have had access to such a book for my patients years ago." G. Scott Smith, MD, FACC, Cardiologist
"Provides readers an opportunity to take charge and play a very active role in prevention and reversal of coronary artery disease." Mark V. Barrow, MD, PhD, Gainesville Cardiology and Medical Center
"This book is a must for a people looking for a livable approach to a healthy lifestyle." Mary Peet, MA, RD, Past President, Colorado Dietetic Association
