Heart Healthy
New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice
As the numero uno carrier of heart healthy antioxidents out of any food known to man, red kidney beans should be a part of everyone's health regimen. Some people refuse to eat beans, though, because the...well, to put it politely..."after effects" can be disturbing (especially to bystanders!). If you place a raw red potato, unskinned but poked with a fork, into the beans while you cook them, the gas-producing enzyme will not be a problem.Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
It took me a long time to get used to brown rice, but I really like the nutty flavor it adds to this recipe. I received this recipe from my nutritionist, and I find it particularly flavorful. Tell me what you think.....Is there anything you think you might add?Baked Potato Pancakes
I'm of German descent, and my mother always served either Klosse (Potato Dumplings) or the fried version, Reiberdatschi (Potato Pancakes) with nearly every meal. Now that I've become more health conscious, I have found a way to duplicate the taste of Reiberdatschi without all the saturated fat. I like to serve these Baked Potato Pancakes as a side dish to any type of roast.Apple Crunch Salad
Here's a healthier version of Waldorf Salad, which can be high in saturated fat. In place of one of the Gala, Fuji, or Red Delicious apples, I sometimes use a Grapple--the apple that tastes like a grape--for a more unique flavor. For serving, I think it's especially pretty when presented in a "bowl" made from a lettuce leaf.Heart Healthy Alfredo Sauce
Can there really be such a thing? There are so many options today for adapting even the most unhealthy, fatty foods, to something that is good for us. Most commonly, Alfredo Sauce has about 56 grams of fat, nearly all of the saturated kind, and about 1500 calories per 1/4 cup serving.Heart Healthy Shrimp Scampi
Traditionally, Shrimp Scampi is taboo for anyone concerned about their fat intake. But no more! I've adapted the customary scampi recipe to make it heart healthy.Mixed Berry Cobbler
I met with my nutritionist this week, and she offered me some great recipes that are both heart healthy and full of flavor. Cobblers are, to me, one of the most versatile desserts. I've seen them made with a more biscuit-like crust and a pie-like crust...almost like a fruit pie with only the top pie crust.Dilled Salmon Cakes
I love to find new ways to use salmon. It's full of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are so necessary for superior heart health. Growing up, my mother used to make salmon patties, but I wouldn't dare print her recipe here.Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado-Tomato Salsa
Recipe courtesy of Good Housekeeping This tasty Tex-Mex dish uses lower-fat tortillas and cheese. The splurge: avocado. Though high in fat, it's mostly the heart-healthy kind; plus, avocados have a natural cholesterol reducer.Top Brands
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