heart healthy recipes

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What Is a Heart-Healthy Diet?

We asked trailblazing cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, M.D., about the best eating plan for a healthy heart and ways to prevent heart disease

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Heart to Heart: How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Heart Health Throughout Your Life

Complications during pregnancy are far from temporary when it comes to your health, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk

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Heart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for Women

But too many women don't realize they could be at risk

Strawberries Romanoff

Strawberries Romanoff

The Greek yogurt and whipped cream topping elevate strawberries Romanoff to a tempting dessert—without all the sugar and calories found in most desserts.

Shrimp and Radicchio Salad

Shrimp and Radicchio Salad

This protein-packed salad is diabetes-friendly and heart-healthy, too. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

Sautéed Sweet Peppers

Sautéed Sweet Peppers

These sautéed sweet peppers are quick and easy to make and packed with vitamins, especially vitamins A, C and B6.

Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream

Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream

This low-calorie, fat-free whipped topping is perfect on strawberries Romanoff and any other dessert that needs a topping without a lot of sugar and calories.

Chicken With Mushroom Cream Sauce

Chicken With Mushroom Cream Sauce

Fat-free Greek yogurt helps make this chicken and mushroom dish creamy and delicious, but still heart-healthy and perfect for people with diabetes.

Americans Buying Less Salt-Laden Foods

Americans Buying Less Salt-Laden Foods

Americans' addiction to salt may be waning, as food manufacturers gradually cut amounts in their products.

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Meal Prep Ideas for Weight Loss

Prepping some meals or ingredients on the weekend makes it easier to stick with your weight-loss plan during the week.

White Bean Puree With Beets and Beet Greens

White Bean Puree With Beets and Beet Greens

This luscious white bean puree with beets has a nutty earthiness from the white beans, and it may improve vascular health and have aphrodisiac effects.

Cumin Sweet Potato Soup

Cumin Sweet Potato Soup

The rich texture of this soup makes it feel and taste much more decadent than it is, and the fat from the cashews helps increase absorption of beta-carotene from the sweet potatoes.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes

This recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts and grapes is simple, healthy and delicious and can be adapted to suit your tastes.

Fiesta Lettuce Wraps and Pepper Boats

Fiesta Lettuce Wraps and Pepper Boats

Using bell peppers and lettuce for wraps is a fun way to increase vegetables on the plate.

salmon steaks on the grill

Tasty Recipes for Grilled Seafood

Summer is a great time for grilling. Make it healthier and more interesting with some tasty grilled fish and other seafood.

Codfish With Grapefruit

Codfish With Grapefruit

Cook the cod in the microwave and mix in the grapefruit and vegetables for a quick and healthy one-dish meal.

Salmon and Vegetable Bake

Salmon and Vegetable Bake

This lovely salmon and vegetable bake is rich in omega-3s and is a healthy meal for people with heart disease or diabetes.