Recipes

Holidays can wreck havoc on healthy eating. These heart healthy recipes would be perfect additions to a holiday brunch or meal. Turkey Bacon and Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust Serves 5 Cooking spray 2 cups grated sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato) 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil 1 medium yellow onion,… Read More »

ALLSPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CINNAMON-SAUTÉED APPLES AND CILANTRO RICE Serves 4 As promised another heart healthy holiday meal recipe to keep you Healthy For Good! Delicious and juicy pork tenderloin with tasty cilantro rice and decadent apple bread pudding Pork Tenderloin 1 1-pound pork tenderloin,all visible fat discarded 1 teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon pepper… Read More »

MOM’S ROASTED TURKEY WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ASPARAGUS Serves 8 Roasted Turkey 1 12-pound fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning, crumbled 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil 1 teaspoon pepper 2 to 3 medium ribs of celery, coarsely chopped 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup), coarsely chopped 1 small… Read More »

The holidays are all about family, fun and food! Below are some great tips to help you celebrate the season without putting your healthy habits on hold. Watch our website later this week for heart healthy holiday meal recipes. HEALTHY EATING Here are some simple ways you and your family can eat healthy. Learn more… Read More »

Apple harvest is winding down! Now is the time to use our local apples for this perfect treat on a chilly fall day! Baked apples are always a treat, but coring whole apples can be a hassle. Just buy larger apples and cut them in half! Then all you have to do is scoop out… Read More »

Fall is here, the temperatures are dropping and that means it is soup season. What better to snuggle up with on a chilly fall day than a hearty bowl of healthy homestyle chicken noodle soup. Ingredients Servings  6  Serving Size  2 cups   2 teaspoons olive oil 3 medium carrots (thinly sliced) 2 medium ribs of celery, leaves discarded, thinly sliced 1… Read More »

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans: on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to recently published data from the American Heart Association. Along with healthy lifestyle choices, what you eat can have a big effect on your heart health. Here are 4 of the worst foods to eat for… Read More »

In this Tex-Mex-seasoned stuffed delicata squash recipe we swap out half of the ground beef you’d normally use for bulgur to reduce saturated fat without skimping on the amount of stuffing. Serve with a mixed green salad with cilantro vinaigrette. Dietary Info: Low Calorie | High Fiber | Egg Free Health Info: Heart Healthy | Healthy Immunity… Read More »

Breakfast (255 calories) Egg & Tomato Tortilla • 1 corn tortilla • 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray). Season with a pinch of pepper. • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved Top tortilla with egg and tomatoes. • 1 medium banana A.M. Snack (109… Read More »

Tons of spice, corn and bell pepper give this healthy one-pot chicken chili recipe Southwestern flair. Serve with your favorite hot sauce and tortilla chips.     Dietary Info: Egg Free | Nut Free | Soy Free | Gluten Free Health Info: Healthy Aging | Healthy Immunity | Heart Healthy Total Prep Time: 40 mins      … Read More »