Why the Mediterranean Diet for heart health? The Mediterranean diet is the traditional eating pattern of people from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Italy and Spain. This diet is based on healthy whole foods and includes very few processed foods. Key foods in a Mediterranean diet are extra virgin olive oil, vegetables and
Category: Recipes
Heart Healthy Recipe: Berry Muffins
Makes: 12 muffins Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups rolled oats 3 ripe bananas 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup flaxseed ground 2 tbsp rolled oats (for topping) 1 cup frozen berries Method: Preheat oven to 180 degrees
Heart Healthy Recipe: Mexican Quesadillas
Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 80g baby spinach 20g coriander 70g feta cheese, crumbled 70g coarsely grated gouda cheese 2 avocados, stones removed, peeled and mashed 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 8 large tortillas Method: Combine the avocado and lime juice in a small bowl. Preheat a sandwich press
Heart Healthy Recipe: Irish Stew
A beautiful heart healthy citrus salmon and quinoa salad recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Heart Healthy Recipe: Citrus Salmon and Quinoa Salad
A beautiful heart healthy citrus salmon and quinoa salad recipe the whole family will enjoy.