Heart Healthy Low-Salt Recipes

And, before starting any diet consult your doctor before reducing your sodium intake.

The following heart healthy low-salt recipes are generally low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol and sodium. They are high in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, calcium and fiber.

Breakfast Recipes

Scrambled Tofu

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled
6 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons Mrs Dash 10-Minute Marianade, southwestern
Pinch of Sea Salt
chipotle flavor
Dash of Tabasco sauce

Heat olive oil in large skillet. Saute onion and tumeric until translucent. Then add tofu and other vegetables and continue to saute until tofu is slightly brown and vegetables are cooked. Mix well with Mrs. Dash marinade and Tabasco sauce.

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Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 150, Fat: 8 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Total Carbs: 20 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sodium: 20 mg, Protein: 8 g

Orange Bran Flax Muffins

Makes 24 muffins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners, or coat pans with cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine oat bran, flour, flaxseed, wheat bran, baking power, and salt. Set aside.

In a blender or food processor, combine oranges, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, eggs and baking soda. Blend well.

Pour orange mixture into dry ingredients. Mix until well blended. Stir in raisins.

Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for eighteen to twenty minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pans for five minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

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Nutrition information per muffin: Calories 186, Protein: 4 g, Carbs: 30 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 18 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sodium 140 mg, Flaxseed: 4 g.

Note: We know this muffin is higher in fat than what is usually recommended, but nearly half of the fat is alpha-linolenic acid - the plant version of omega-3 which may lower LDL levels and is sorely missing from most diets.

Whole Grain Pancakes

Makes 14 pancakes

You can buy baking power substitute which is salt free and contains potassium. It is available at health food stores.

Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In another bowl combine egg substitute, oil milk and vanilla. Beat well. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir just enough to combine.

For each pancake pour 1/4 cup batter onto a nonstick griddle or skillet set over medium high heat.

Cook until fine bubbles appear over the surface then flip pancake over and cook until browned on the second side.

When done remove to platter and serve right away or keep warm at 200 fahrenheit oven until all pancakes are finished.

To make flaxseed pancakes add 1/4 cup flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed) to recipe. If mixture is too thick, add milk.

Flaxseed meal is a good source of heart healthy omega-3 fats and soluble fiber, which helps in the lowering cholesterol.

Nutrition information per serving (1 medium pancake): Calorie: 105, Saturated fat: 0 g, Total Carbs: 14 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sodium: 130 mg, Protein: 4 g.

Snacks

Trail Mix

1 Box of any whole grain cereal1/2 cup walnuts or almonds1 cup unsalted soy nuts2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins and cranberries)

Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition informatin per serving: Calories: 150, Fat: 5 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Total Carbs: 20 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sodium: 23 mg, Protein: 6 g

Tangy Chickpea Spread/Dip

Makes 2 cups

Place rinsed chickpeas in a bowl and mash to a pulp with a fork or in a food processor and crush.

Add remaining ingredients except pita, and mix to form a thick and creamy spread.

Serve on whole-wheat pita pockets. If desired add sliced tomato, cucumber or onion.

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Nutrition information per serving (1/2 cup without pita pocket): Calories: 330, Fat: 5 g, Saturated fat: 0 g, Carbs: 63 g, Fiber: 8 g, Sodium: 200 mg, Protein: 8 g

Low-Sodium Dressings

It is quick and easy to make your own fresh dressing that are tastier and healthier than most bottled varieties and is low in sodium.

These dressing mix can be made ahead of time and stored in an air-tight bottle.

Mixed Herb Garlic

Makes 1 cup

Combine 6 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

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Shallot Mustard

Makes 1 cup

Mix 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons prepared mustard, 4 garlic cloves chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin and 2 teaspoons chopped shallots.

All these menus are heart healthy low-salt recipes that will not raise your blood pressure in anyway.

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