The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook

August 1, 2014

The authors, wife and daughter of noted cardiologist Caldwell Esselstyn, have compiled a book of new recipes to complement his 2008 Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which also contained numerous recipes. The premise of both books is to improve health (particularly of the heart) through strict adherence to a totally plant-based diet. However, vegetable oil (including olive oil), sugar, avocados, and nuts are also off the menu here. Instead, nutritional yeast, whole grains (especially oats), leafy greens, flaxseed, sweet potatoes, beans, and other veggies predominate, while juice, herbs, and spices replace salt. The book contains 125 recipes, in all categories from breakfast to dessert. It is amply illustrated with large full-color photographs of mouthwateringly tasty-looking food. Most recipes seem easy to prepare and contain relatively common ingredients, although a trip to the health- food or international aisle may be necessary for some. VERDICT The original book was a best seller, so expect this one to move, too. Recommended for public libraries and academic nutrition collections.--Susan Hurst, Miami Univ. Libs., Oxford, OH

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