Heart Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe

Eating heart healthy foods throughout the week can help improve your overall cardiovascular health. A heart healthy diet includes a variety of:

In this heart healthy recipe, we're adding some flavor to your typical baked chicken—using citrus and apple cider vinegar to create the tangy coleslaw. We also use a variety of spices and seasonings to coat the chicken.

In order to reduce some of the risk you face for heart disease and stroke, remember these things two things for a balanced diet: eat less saturated and trans fats by substituting polyunsaturated fats. Also introduce more fruits and vegetables and limit salty foods.

"These dishes were designed with your heart health in mind. Each recipe will help you increase your vegetable and fruit intake, while also highlighting different whole grains and lean protein choices." - Amanda Markie, MS, RDN, LD Clinical Dietician

The most beneficial way to reduce your cardiovascular risk is combining these dietary habits with regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight.

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This classic Pico de Gallo recipe will not only incorporate more fruits and veggies to this dish, but also create a light and fresh topping for chicken and coleslaw.

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If you're interested in getting a jump start on your heart healthy diet plan, you can attend a free cooking class and learn how to incorporate foods that are good for your heart. Register for our heart healthy cooking class for other delicious recipes, such as this one.

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