Maintaining heart health

Maintaining heart health is crucial for a long and healthy life. One of the easiest and most effective ways to promote heart health is through a healthy diet. Incorporating heart-healthy recipes into your diet can be a great way to take care of your heart while also enjoying delicious meals.

Here is a recipe that is not only tasty but also promotes heart health:

Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa and add it to a medium-sized saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush them with the olive oil mixture.
5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes or until it is cooked through.
6. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
7. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss to combine.
8. Divide the quinoa mixture into bowls and top each bowl with a salmon fillet.

This recipe is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, as well as fiber and protein from quinoa. Avocado provides healthy fats, while tomatoes and onions offer vitamins and antioxidants.

Incorporating heart-healthy recipes into your diet can be a simple and delicious way to promote heart health. Remember to also maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough rest to keep your heart healthy and strong.