Preface

We know how it is: You want to eat less fat. You want to have a healthy heart. You want to reach or maintain a healthy weight. But you’re busy. You don’t have time to read a book the size of the Manhattan telephone directory to find out how to lower your cholesterol level.

Welcome to heaven. At the American Heart Association, in sympathy for your plight, we developed 365 Ways to Get Out the Fat, a lightning-fast guide to slashing saturated fat and cholesterol from your diet. Sit back and fasten your seat belt. In 365 telegraphic tips, we give you everything you need to know to eat less fat—and help your heart last a lifetime.