While summer time can bring sunshine and vitamin D, fresh fruits and vegetables, and more time spent in the great outdoors, it can also introduce more unhealthy eating habits. At your next outdoor barbecue, reach for some of these heart-healthy summer eats:
1) Barbecued Cedar Plank Sesame Teriyaki Salmon: Looking for a red meat substitute to throw on the grill? Try fresh salmon. Marinade fish in sesame/teriyaki sauce for two to three hours and barbecue it on a cedar plank for about 10 minutes for a great barbecue dish. Rich in omega 3, salmon reduces blood pressure and clotting. If you aren't a salmon fan, other oily fish like sardines, tuna, herring, and mackerel pack similar nutrients.
2) Avocado: Add avocado to a salad -- or even your burger -- for a delicious and heart-healthy boost. Technically considered fruits, avocados contain "good fats" and lots of fiber, which may help lower your cholesterol.. read more
1) Barbecued Cedar Plank Sesame Teriyaki Salmon: Looking for a red meat substitute to throw on the grill? Try fresh salmon. Marinade fish in sesame/teriyaki sauce for two to three hours and barbecue it on a cedar plank for about 10 minutes for a great barbecue dish. Rich in omega 3, salmon reduces blood pressure and clotting. If you aren't a salmon fan, other oily fish like sardines, tuna, herring, and mackerel pack similar nutrients.
2) Avocado: Add avocado to a salad -- or even your burger -- for a delicious and heart-healthy boost. Technically considered fruits, avocados contain "good fats" and lots of fiber, which may help lower your cholesterol.. read more
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