By The American Heart Association This restaurant favorite can be mastered at home—with even more flavor, less sodium, and a lot less calories with zucchini subbing for regular noodles. Servings: 6 | Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini 1 1/2 pound skinless, boneless, thinly sliced chicken breast (cut into 1-inch strips)…
By The American Heart Association A garnish of avocado bits, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and crisp tortilla strips adds texture and color to this popular soup. Servings: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes) 2 cups frozen whole…
By The American Heart Association This classic French dish combines egg yolks and egg whites with savory spinach, herbs, and grated Parmesan. While baking, the egg mixture puffs up to form a golden crust on the outside, sealing in light, airy goodness. Servings: 4 | Serving Size: 1 soufflé Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 tablespoon…
By The American Heart Association Check out this Simple Cooking with Heart recipe featuring the ultimate American comfort food: meatloaf served with black-eyed peas — a hearty-healthy side from the South. Servings: 6 Ingredients: For the Black-Eyed Peas: 31 oz. canned, low-sodium black-eyed peas For the Meatloaf: 1 small onion (finely chopped)…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor Most of my life I have been a healthy weight, yet never a healthy eater. When I gave it a try, it was an eye-opening experience. For one month I cut out all sugar and only ate a limited amount of carbohydrates. I drank only…
By The American Heart Association This Simple Cooking with Heart, heart-healthy twist on a classic American chicken dish will be devoured in minutes. Ingredients: Servings: 6 Cooking spray 2 lb. boneless, skinless, uncooked chicken breast cutletsOR 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken breast 10.75 oz. canned, low-sodium, condensed Cream of Mushroom soup…
By The American Heart Association This delicious dessert uses a small amount honey and the natural flavors of seasonal apples and pears to satisfy any sweet craving without the guilt. Ingredients: 4 small Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples and/or pears (can also substitute any variety of apple as available or…
By The American Heart Association This Simple Cooking with Heart simple but indulgent-tasting banana split recipe might become your new favorite dessert. Ingredients: 2 6-ounces packaged, fat-free pineapple yogurt 1 cup sliced strawberries OR 1 cup mixed berries 1 large banana (about 1 cup sliced) 1/4 cup low-fat granola (4 Tbsp) 1 tablespoon cocoa…
Be a good role model, make it fun, and involve the whole family. Get your kids in the kitchen! They’ll be more excited about eating healthy foods when they’ve been involved in the whole process. Keep healthy snacks readily available Keep fresh fruit and pre-chopped veggies on hand for quick…