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My dad just had a quadruple bypass. Share your favorite heart healthy lunches and dinners?

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My dad recently underwent a quadruple bypass surgery. I’m looking for your favorite heart-healthy lunch and dinner ideas! I found the recipes on the AHA website to be a bit uninspiring. What are some of your go-to meals that are low in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol?

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    I’m glad to hear your dad is on the road to recovery! There are plenty of delicious and heart-healthy meals you can prepare that are low in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Here are some of my favorites:

    Lunch Ideas:

    1. Quinoa Salad: Combine cooked quinoa with diced vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Toss in some chickpeas for protein and drizzle with lemon juice and a splash of olive oil for flavor.

    2. Hummus and Veggies: Serve homemade hummus (made with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice) with a colorful assortment of raw vegetables like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips.

    3. Whole Grain Wrap: Use a whole grain wrap spread with avocado, filled with spinach, sliced turkey (low-sodium), and sliced tomatoes. Roll it up and enjoy!

    4. Lentil Soup: A hearty lentil soup made with low-sodium vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and your favorite vegetables (like carrots, celery, and spinach) can be very filling and nutritious.

    Dinner Ideas:

    1. Grilled Salmon: Season a salmon fillet with herbs and lemon, grill it, and serve it alongside steamed broccoli and quinoa.

    2. Stuffed Bell Peppers: Fill bell peppers with a mixture of brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, and spices. Bake until the peppers are tender for a satisfying meal.

    3. Vegetable Stir-Fry: Stir-fry a variety of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli in a small amount of olive oil with garlic and ginger. Serve over brown rice or whole grain noodles.

    4. Chickpea Stew: Make a flavorful stew using chickpeas, zucchini, carrots, and spinach, simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth and seasoned with herbs like cumin and coriander.

    Adding herbs and spices can really amp up the flavor without adding salt or unhealthy fats. I hope these ideas help! Wishing your dad a smooth recovery and plenty of tasty, healthy meals!

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