When it comes preventing heart disease through diet, there’s quite a bit you can do—and a lot to remember. EatingWell’s food and nutrition editors have done much of the work for you by creating a selection of tasty, heart healthy recipes.
Embrace foods with heart-protecting antioxidants, such as richly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and soy products. Try to limit foods that increase blood cholesterol or lead to weight gain, including saturated fats, trans fats and dietary cholesterol, as well as salt, sugar and alcohol.
To be called “heart healthy” our entrees have no more than 3 g of saturated fat (unless from fish, in which case 5 g is acceptable), at least 5 g of fiber, less than 60 mg of cholesterol, and no more than 480 mg of sodium. Heart healthy sides, salads, soups and desserts have 2 grams or less saturated fat and no more than 360 mg of sodium.
So enjoy these delicious heart healthy recipes—add in a good dose of daily exercise—and you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle!
Heart Healthy Main Dishes
Heart Healthy Sides
Heart Healthy Salads
Heart Healthy Soups
Heart Healthy Desserts
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Heart Healthy Menus
Weeknight Supper
Curried Turkey Cutlets with Dried Apricots
Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Oil
Raspberry-Mango Sundaes
Vegetarian Menu
Penne with Braised Squash & Greens
Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Blueberry Crumble
Easy Entertaining Menu
Simple Roast Chicken
Wild Rice with Dried Apricots & Pistachios
Chocolate Pudding
Main Dish Salad Menu
Bacony Barley Salad with Marinated Shrimp
Riesling Baked Pears
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