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Recipes for a Healthy Heart
What does your diet look like? The benefits of a healthy diet can’t be overstated — from GI health to liver disease to diabetes, eating a well-balanced diet brings numerous benefits for a wide range of conditions.
Of course, heart health is affected by your diet as well. Unfortunately, many people perceive healthy foods as lacking in the flavor and substance offered by, say, a pepperoni pizza or a burger dripping in cheese. But the truth is plenty of recipes can benefit your heart health and taste great at the same time.
Not sure where to start? The American Heart Association has plenty of heart-healthy recipes across a gamut of flavors and cuisines just waiting to be subbed into your regular rotation of meals. Check out this small sampling of recipes and start down the path to a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Air Fryer Crispy (Un) Fried Chicken
Who doesn’t love fried chicken? Although the grease and saturated fats that come with a nice, golden-brown drumstick aren’t exactly helpful in improving your heart health, this alternative takes the chicken out of a bubbling pot of oil, leaving you with a tasty, beautifully (un)fried chicken that offers the same Southern-style flavor.
Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
You just can’t beat a bowl of hot chicken noodle soup on a cold winter day. This hearty recipe will fill you up and warm your bones. Best of all, all you need to do is throw the ingredients in a slow cooker, set it, and forget it!
Tailgate Chili
Nothing goes better with a weekend of sports — football, basketball, hockey, cricket, dodgeball, whatever — than a piping hot bowl of chili. Using low-salt ingredients and lean, low-fat beef, this recipe offers the same kick as your regular chili without the grease.
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken or Pork
Savory and tangy, barbecue is a staple American meal, be it chicken or pork. While tasty, barbecue often comes with sides of calories and fat. However, this heart-healthy recipe promises all the flavor without those less desirable nutritional components.
For more great recipes, visit the American Heart Association. If you or a loved one wants to learn more about the cardiac providers and services available, contact your Culbertson Memorial Hospital healthcare provider.