Managing Cholesterol for Dummies

Simon Poole, MD, has more than 30 years' experience as a doctor, teacher, and researcher. He's an award-winning author and a Senior International Collaborator with the Global Centre for Nutrition and Health in Cambridge (UK).
Amy Riolo is a bestselling author, award-winning chef, television host, and Mediterranean lifestyle ambassador.

Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Cholesterol 5
Chapter 1: Why Cholesterol Matters for Health 7
Chapter 2: Defining Cholesterol 17
Chapter 3: Understanding High Cholesterol 29
Chapter 4: Appreciating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation 39
Part 2: Changing Your Diet to Manage Cholesterol 59
Chapter 5: Understanding the Role of Cholesterol and the Diet 61
Chapter 6: Discovering the Best Diet for Cholesterol Management 79
Part 3: Assessing Risks 97
Chapter 7: Calculating the Risk of Cholesterol 99
Chapter 8: Understanding Your Individual Risk 109
Chapter 9: Reducing Risk through Self-Care, Sleep, and Connection 123
Chapter 10: Reducing Risk through Exercise and Stress Management 133
Part 4: Incorporating Medicines and Holistic Approaches 147
Chapter 11: Evaluating Treatment Options for Cholesterol 149
Chapter 12: Choosing a Holistic Approach 165
Part 5: Heading into the Kitchen 173
Chapter 13: Cooking and Eating to Manage Cholesterol 175
Chapter 14: Organizing the Kitchen and Meals 195
Chapter 15: Recipes 211
Part 6: The Part of Tens 249
Chapter 16: Ten Easy Wins to Manage Cholesterol 251
Chapter 17: Ten Cholesterol-Friendly Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet 259
Chapter 18: Ten Misconceptions about Cholesterol 267
Index 275