Looking for a fresh salad to lighten up your lunch or dinner menu? Tabouli (or Tabbouleh), is an excellent option! Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, the bulgur wheat-based salad is easy to make and great for your heart! Chef John Poole, regional executive chef, and Jamie Epting, MS, RD, CDN, FAND, system director of clinical nutrition, show how to prepare it and also, how to pair it! The recipe is below the video.
Ask any registered dietitian and they’ll tell you: Salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s loaded with essential vitamins and minerals and is an excellent source of protein. But what really makes it stand out is its combination of omega-3 fatty acids and potassium, both of which have huge heart health benefits. Studies have shown that regular consumption of salmon can help reduce artery inflammation, lower cholesterol levels, maintain blood pressure, and reduce heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats). On top of that, salmon is also an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium which support bone health. There is also emerging evidence linking the fish to a lower risk of some types of cancer as well as dementia and Alzheimer’s. If you’re looking to add more salmon to your diet, here is a simple recipe that’s packed with flavor and crunch: The Best Baked Salmon Recipe Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen Level: Easy Total: 25 min Active: 10 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon […]
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