Genetics isn’t the only factor that plays a role in your risk for heart disease — diet, blood pressure, LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, exercise and other lifestyle factors are also important components.
A balanced diet that includes fiber (from sources like oats and veggies) and healthy fats (from avocado, nuts and fatty fish like salmon) can help improve heart health. In celebration of National Heart Month, here are seven dishes to try:
1. POMEGRANATE OVERNIGHT OATS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 223; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 8g; Protein 5g
2. EASY SALMON SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 406; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 316mg; Carbohydrate: 42g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g
3. AVOCADO TUNA SALAD ON APPLE SLICES | LOVE & ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 377; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 285mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 28g
4. DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK | MYFITNESPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 202; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 3g
5. AVOCADO, KALE AND SPINACH SMOOTHIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 35mg; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 7g
6. SMOKED SALMON & BRUSSELS SPROUTS SCRAMBLED EGGS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 173; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 192mg; Sodium: 339mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 18g
7. ALMOND BUTTER SMOOTHIE POPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 124; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 30mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 5g
