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Did you know that having diabetes puts you at a higher risk for developing heart disease? The good news is, managing diabetes—which includes healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring blood glucose, reducing stress, and taking medications as prescribed by your doctor—may help protect your heart and lower your risk of heart disease. To get you started, we've rounded up some of our favorite heart-healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!
These recipes are packed with:
- Fiber from vegetables and whole grains, which can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose (blood sugar).
- Healthy fats from plant-based oils (like olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, and high-oleic safflower, and sunflower oils) and fish (like salmon, herring, and trout) which can raise good HDL cholesterol.
- Nutrient-dense foods that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Heart-Healthy Recipes
Turkey Sausage and Egg Casserole
This dish is low in carbohydrate and saturated fat, a good source of protein, and a great way to start your morning. Plus, it's a great option for meal prepping for the week.
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This lower sodium soup is loaded fiber from low-carbohydrate vegetables and is a treat on a cold day. You can make a batch of it to enjoy for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week.
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This all-time favorite comfort food offers 4 grams of fiber per serving, is a good source of protein, and contains 5 grams of fat per serving.
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This recipe, which can be served as a side dish or entrée, is an excellent source of fiber, low in sodium, contains protein, and no saturated fat.
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This tasty treat can be served all year long and contains no fat or cholesterol and is very low in sodium.
Be sure to check out all the recipes on Diabetes Food Hub and create an account so you can save your favorites to try later. You can even create and print a grocery list to bring with you to the grocery store!
