Myth: Eating heart-healthy foods means you have to eat a bland, boring, diet.
No way! A well balanced diet is a diet that is rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, legumes, good fats, and protein can still be delicious and interesting!
Need some Heart-Healthy Recipes? Check out some of ours for delicious and nutritious meals that are often quick and easy!
- Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants to help protect the cardiovascular system. Try our Blueberry Banana Smoothie for a yummy breakfast or snack!
- Almonds: almonds are a great source of fiber, protein, good monounsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin E (a very important heart healthy nutrient). Add almonds to your Yogurt Parfait in the morning!
- Apples are a great source of fiber, so sprinkle some cinnamon on them and eat them as a snack!
- Olive Oil: this oil is rich in polyphenols making it a great heart healthy oil. Use it in salad dressings, or try our Black Bean and Corn Salad. The dressing uses olive oil, and the black beans are a great source of fiber helping to keep you feeling full longer.
- Whole Grains: whole grains provide many nutrients that help support the heart. Try our Quick Quinoa Salad
- Choose low-fat protein sources, like poultry. Give our Slow-Cooker Chili a try! It will warm you up on these cold days! Also try our Chicken Pesto for a delicious topping for baked chicken
- Try our Really Easy Sushi recipe for a way to get in some sea vegetables (seaweed), quinoa, and avocado
- Lentils! No idea how to use lentils?! We have 2 great recipes for you to try! Check out our Red Lentil Dahl recipe, and our Lentil Hot Pot recipe and start using those lentils
Give some of these recipes a try and tell us what you think!
