Stuck in a rut with your recipes? We’ve got you covered. We rounded up eight of our favorite recipes to keep your cholesterol low this summer without sacrificing taste!
Breakfast
Swap oatmeal for our Homemade Granola, which still delivers heart-healthy oats, but can be mixed into Greek yogurt or milk for a more summery start to your day. If you crave something salty in the morning, try our Kale and Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash.
Snack
Try our Microwave DIY Popcorn, which can be made salty or sweet, depending on your mood. Three cups of popcorn has just 95 calories with 3 grams of protein and 3.5 grams of fiber.
Lunch
Add 1-2 cups of colorful vegetables to lunch for extra fiber that helps keep LDL cholesterol low. Try our Grilled Cheese with Fresh Veggies or our Tuna Apple Lettuce Wraps. Albacore tuna is high in omega-3 fatty acids, the type that keeps HDL levels healthy.
Dinner
Speaking of omega-3s, salmon is also high in these heart-healthy fats. We love making this Salmon with Ginger-Lime Sauce for an easy weeknight dinner. You can throw it on the grill too. Not a fish fan? Try this Garlic Chicken recipe - chicken is a lean protein and garlic may lower blood pressure, according to studies.
Dessert
We can’t forget dessert! You can feel good about eating these Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies - as long as you don’t consume them all in one sitting! Half a cup of raspberries delivers 4 grams of fiber and powerful polyphenols that may lower your risk of heart disease.