Healthy Fall Recipes to Cook This Week
Craving a new recipe? There are ways to make a fun, fall meal while still keeping it healthy. Make sure you try to follow the below guidelines for eating heart-healthy meals:
Add lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet[1]
Keep sodium amounts low by limiting the amount of salt you add[2]
Avoid saturated fats, like butter and certain meats and cheeses;[2] try replacing with olive oil or low-fat yogurt instead
Limit processed sugars, like those in sweets, beverages, and prepared foods[2]
Below are a few options for easy and healthy recipe’s that you can add to your meal list for this week!
Go apple picking and make some apple inspired healthy recipes, like this Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup or this Kale, Carrot, & Apple Salad from EatingWell
Try a classic Chili recipe to warm you up
Make a healthy Pumpkin Spice smoothie to start your day
Get some fiber with some Whole Wheat Cranberry Muffins
Go old school with this heart-approved Chicken Noodle Soup
Cooking something up? Share your creations with us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest so we can see what you are enjoying!
[1] Heart Healthy Nutrition. CardioSmart.
[2] Dietary Guidelines. CardioSmart.