Heart Healthy Cooking

Maintaining a healthy heart will keep you feeling younger no matter what age you are. Meals that are heart-healthy are delicious and colorful, and heart healthy cooking is lower in sodium and cholesterol.

It is never too late to start cooking for a healthy heart. In Heart Healthy Cooking, recipes and topics covered in this section include:

Ways to Lower Cholesterol
Heart Healthy Oils, Proteins, and Grains
Vegetables Rich in Anti-oxidants
Tested, Heart Healthy Recipes

Learn about new ingredients and better cooking methods, and find delicious and low fat recipes along the way.

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Latest articles in Heart Healthy Cooking

Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice

This vegetarian (and low salt) version of the inexpensive New Orleans dish made famous by Buster Holmes uses French herbs, red beans, and parboiled rice.

Apr 1, 2012 – Catherine E Whitehead

Avocado: Get Your Green On

Nutrient-rich and creamy delicious avocados are not just a chef's delight: they also pack a powerful punch when it comes to support your health.

Dec 8, 2011 – Hannah Tello

Oven Baked Salmon Fillet with Chilli and Ginger

Salmon is an economical and healthy choice for busy families. Oven baked salmon fillet with chilli and ginger is quick and easy to prepare.

Oct 5, 2011 – Alasdair Smith

Lower Cholesterol with Five Easy Diet Changes

Small changes in daily diet, like eating a few nuts or blueberries, can have a huge impact on lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease.

Sep 26, 2011 – Helen Stewart

Healthy Spinach Salad with Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing

This Spinach Salad with Homemade Bleu Cheese Dressing is both healthy and delicious! It is fresh and satisfying year round!