Last Updated on April 17, 2024
Eating healthy can sometimes be a challenge but a little bit of meal planning can make the world of a difference. Here are five recipes to try, which are healthy for your heart and easy to prepare on your busiest of days.
1) Hearty Bean Burrito Bowl
This recipe is the perfect way to feel as though you are indulging in Mexican food greatness without the meal being loaded carbohydrates and unnecessary fats. The added vegetables make it easy to customize for picky eaters and give your body a boost of nutrients and healthy fats (if you add the avocado) and the black beans are high in protein and fiber while also helping to bring down cholesterol and blood pressure making this dish a heart healthy meal.
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a36253/hearty-bean-burrito-bowl-recipe-wdy0314/
2) Grilled chicken thighs with Pineapple, Corn and Bell Pepper Relish
Chicken is a great way to add lean protein into your diet. It is easy to pair with other heart healthy foods and a great source of healthy energy. Not only is the chicken in this dish healthy but the fresh produce that makes up the salsa is loaded with nutrients that are great for your body and makes it an easy way to sneak in a few valuable veggies.
https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-chicken-thighs-relish
3) Salmon with Warm Lentil Salad
Salmon is a great source of protein that is also full of heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids. Paired with lentils gives you a boost of fiber, and protein while being very low in calories.
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/salmon-with-warm-lentil-salad-recipe
4) Hummus
When talking heart healthy recipes, we cannot leave out an option for a snack. This is when Hummus dip takes the stage, made up of heart healthy chickpeas and other nutrient rich foods such as olive oil and garlic makes for the perfect dip with raw veggies or pita chips. When in a jam, you can opt for store bought.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/hummus-dip-recipe
5) Strawberry Shortcake
No list would be complete without dessert. Desserts have to be chosen wisely but you can still indulge while eating a heart healthy diet. Be careful of overly creamy and heavy desserts since they are often high in saturated fats but here is an easy recipe that can be done in minutes and still meet your heart healthy requirements.
https://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,10000001733564,00.html
