It’s no secret eating right is good for your health, and as more and more Americans are striving to be healthy, many restaurants are doing their part to make the dining out experience one that is not only enjoyable, but also good for you.

Prairie Heart Institute at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is excited to team up with seven local restaurants for the fourth edition of the Prairie Heart Cookbook. Chefs from these restaurants share recipes that meet the standards considered heart healthy. The recipes are delectable, yet good for you. For people that are looking to become more heart friendly or are already health conscious, this is the cookbook is a must.

The physicians practicing at Prairie Heart Institute - Memorial Hospital offer advice throughout the cookbook with healthy tips that are realistic for the average person.

The cookbook offers valuable information for substitutions, recommendations on types of foods that improve health and it gives healthy tips for dining out which are practical and easy to follow.

To get your free Prairie Heart Cookbook call Southern Illinois Healthcare at 866-744-2468, answer a few short questions, and the cookbook will be sent to you.