10 Heart-Healthy Recipes
These recipes all contain ingredients that can help strenghten the heart and are so rich in nutrients that they're good for your body too.
By Atika Lim -
These recipes all contain ingredients that can help strenghten the heart and are so rich in nutrients that they're good for your body too.
Power Ingredient: Salmon
Salmon and vegetables all cooked in one tray in the oven – perfect for minimal washing up later. Salmon and other fatty fish contain plenty of omega-3 fatty acids that can help lower the risk of plaque build-up in your arteries and regulate your heart beat.
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Power Ingredient: Sardines
Perfect for a barbecue, these fresh sardines get a lovely flavour from the thyme.
Much like salmon, sardines also contain omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for heart health. The American Heart Association has recommended eating such fatty fish at least once to twice a week to really reap the benefits.
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Power Ingredient: Tofu
If you're trying to find a substitute for refined carbohydrates, go for foods high in protein such as tofu, fish and beef.
Alternatively, if you still need your carbs, go for red or brown rice for better dietary benefits.
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Power Ingredient: Tomatoes
Perfect as a one-dish meal, this Poached Fish Puttanesca needs only crusty bread to soak up the sauce.Tomatoes used in this dish contain lycopene, an antioxidant that helps clear blood vessels.
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Power Ingredient: Green Beans
Beans and other legumes are great for getting in your daily protein requirements and lower the risk of heart diseases.
Power Ingredient: Broccoli
Dark green vegetables contain antioxidants and are high in fibre to help your heart grow stronger.
Power Ingredient: Kale
Kale surprisingly contains omega-3 datty acids on top of the already high amounts of fibres and minerals.
Power Ingredient: Avocado
Avocado contains plenty of heart healthy fats and is full of fibre too. Have it for breakfast in the morning to kick start the day.
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Power Ingredient: Almonds
Almonds and oats contain healthy fats that keep your heart strong me protect it from being susceptible to heart diseases.
Power Ingredient: Strawberry
Healthier than ice cream, churn out this luscious homemade strawberry frozen yoghurt using just a simple food processor and viola!
Strawberries and other berries like blueberries and cranberries contain flavanoids that can help dilate blood vesells and decrease blood pressure. Antioxidants in these berries also help to improve skin conditions.
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