Curry-Orange Rub Grilled Salmon
Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is packed with flavor, using a simple, but savory rub with just three ingredients. Turmeric, the spice that gives curry its yellow hue, is sometimes called “the golden spice of life,” due to its rich array of health benefits. Its active ingredient, curcumin, has powerful anti-inflammatory effects […]
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich
Ready in just 5 minutes, this delicious recipe can also be made with flour or corn tortillas for a breakfast burrito, or with gluten-free English muffins. A recent analysis of studies linked eating one egg daily to a 12% drop in stroke risk and found no association with heart disease, while avocados help reduce cholesterol, inflammation and […]
Gourmet Dark Chocolate-Coffee Fondue with Fresh Fruit
Did you know that dark chocolate contains more disease-fighting antioxidants than many high-antioxidant fruits, including blueberries and acai berries? Here’s a quick, easy and delicious way to enjoy heart-healthy dark chocolate, in a dessert that’s sure to delight chocolate and coffee lovers. When shopping for ingredients, choose dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cacao. […]
Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Salad
Quick and easy to make, this zesty salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner that will make your heart – and taste buds – rejoice. Tuna and avocado are ranked among the world’s healthiest foods, with several studies suggesting that eating them regularly can help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, aid weight loss, and help […]
Gluten-free Diets–Healthy or Harmful for Your Heart?
You’ve probably seen headlines contending that according to a new study, gluten-free diets are “bad for your heart,” “raise heart attack risk,” “do more harm than good” and should be avoided by everyone except the 3 million Americans with celiac disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. People who have it cannot eat […]
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Eating more fruits and vegetables has many benefits, including lower risk for stroke, heart disease and cancer. A large study found that cruciferous veggies, such as cauliflower and broccoli, are particularly good for your heart and arteries. Here’s an easy, delicious way to enjoy cauliflower. This recipe can also be used as a flavorful flatbread […]
10 Refreshing Fruit and Herb Infused Water Recipes
Did you know that drinking water is good for your heart and your teeth? Each sip cleans your mouth and helps wash away particles of food and other debris that could otherwise nourish oral bacteria, the American Dental Association reports. What’s more, in a six-year study of more than 20,000 people, those who drank five or more glasses of H2O […]
Roasted Carrot-Kale Medley
Ready in just 30 minutes, this tasty dish is low in calories, but rich in heart-healthy nutrients, including beta-carotene, the compound that gives carrots their orange color. In a large study of older adults, those who consumed the most beta-carotene in their diet had a 45% lower risk for heart attack than those who ate the least. […]
Power Spinach Salad
This delicious recipe is used with permission from its creator, Tammy Strait, an author, lawyer, and athlete whose “Eat Well” blog is online at tammystrait.com. Farro is an ancient wheat-derived grain with a nutty flavor rich in protein, heart-healthy fiber, and essential nutrients including magnesium and iron. A high-fiber diet lowers risk for stroke, diabetes and […]