The Portfolio Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction

Description:

The Portfolio Diet for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction: An Evidence Based Approach to Lower Cholesterol through Plant Food Consumption examines the science of this recommended dietary approach to reduce cholesterol in addition to other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. With a thorough examination into the scientific rationale for the use of this diet, discussions are included on the experimental findings both for the diet as a whole, and its four principle food components: nuts and seeds, plant based protein, viscous fibers, and plant-sterol-enriched foods. Environmental and ethical considerations of the diet are also discussed, showing the ramifications of food choice on health and beyond. Referenced with data from the latest relevant publications and enhanced with practical details (including tips, dishes, and menus), the reader is enabled to meet the goals of cholesterol lowering and cardiovascular disease risk reduction while also taking the health of the planet into consideration.

• Provides the scientific basis for the selection of the foods included in the Dietary Portfolio and the experimental evidence demonstrating cholesterol lowering and cardiovascular risk factor reduction
• Provides an understanding of the current guidelines for lowering cholesterol and other risk factors of cardiovascular disease, explaining how the Dietary Portfolio effects these components and compares to other diet based approaches
• Provides a holistic view of the Dietary Portfolio by investigating issues of sustainability and ethics in the food system
• Allows readers to acquire the skills to successfully construct a potent cholesterol-lowering diet
• Includes tips, recipes and meal planning aids

·  Introduction

·  Chapter 1: The Power of Diet in CVD Risk Factor Reduction

·  Abstract

·  Introduction

·  A Healthy Weight

·  Blood Pressure

·  Blood Lipids

·  The Framingham Equation

·  The Framingham Equation and Diet

·  Chapter 2: Development and Evidence Base

·  Abstract

·  Introduction

·  Key Points

·  Major Dietary Portfolio Studies

·  Chapter 3: How It Works: Mechanisms of Action

·  Abstract

·  Introduction

·  Plant Sterols

·  Fiber

·  Nuts and Seeds

·  Plant-based Protein

·  Chapter 4: The Pantry: Tips and Tricks

·  Abstract

·  Introduction

·  Starting Up

·  Portfolio Foods Serving Sizes

·  Key Portfolio Foods: Quick Facts

·  Tips for Keeping on Track With the Portfolio Diet

·  Tips for Eating a Plant-Based Diet

·  Chapter 5: Recipes

·  Smoothies

·  Overnight Oats

·  Oat Bran

·  Topping Suggestions

·  Banana on Toast

·  Mediterranean Style Tofu Scramble

·  Lemony Edamame Avocado Toast

·  Walnut Oat Bran Muffins

·  Fluffy Oat Bran Pancakes

·  Almond Butter and Jelly Sandwich

·  Apple Oat Bran Muffins

·  Banana Peach Smoothie

·  Aunt Nettie’s Tofu Scramble

·  Veggie BLT

·  Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wrap

·  Chickpea “Egg” Salad

·  Edamame Tabbouleh

·  Creamy Broccoli Almond Soup

·  Mac and “Cheese”

·  Spicy Glass Noodle Salad

·  Pot O’ Risotto

·  Fried Barley

·  Soy-Chili

·  Black Bean Barley Salad

·  Soy Bean Dip

·  Baba Ganoush

·  Curried Almond Hummus

·  Eggplant Bites

·  Apple Pie Mixed Nuts

·  Oat Energy Bar

·  Salt and Vinegar Eggplant Pickles

·  Oat Bran Bread with Psyllium

·  BBQ Bites

·  Oat Bran Cookies

·  Ratatouille

·  Oven Baked “Meatballs” and Almond “Parmesan”

·  Cashew Stir Fry With Crispy Tofu

·  Okra Dal

·  Nut Loaf

·  Sweet Potato Pie

·  Miso Soup

·  Sweet Potato Barley

·  Creamy Mushroom, Barley Risotto

·  Barley, Mushroom Casserole

·  Tender Ginger Tofu

·  Chili-non-Carne

·  Nutty Lentil Loaf

·  Ginger Fuyu Persimmon

·  Flan

·  Psylly buns

·  Fudgy Brownies

·  Ginger Peach Crumble

·  Blueberry Lemon Cake

·  Chocolate Mousse

·  Almond Cluster Cookies

·  Strawbarley Pudding

·  Tangy Lemon Tart

·  Barley Raisin Cookies

·  Almond, Fruit Fondue

·  Chapter 6: Why a Plant-Based Diet?

·  Abstract

·  Introduction

·  A Plant-Based Diet and Health

·  Plant-Based Diets and the Planet

·  Ethical Considerations