Just because it’s low in salt and saturated fat doesn’t mean it’s flavorless. This dinner proves it.
Reviewed by Registered Dietitian Victoria Seaver, MS, RD
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Carne Asadas, or barbecue, is a staple in Mexican homes, especially in the summer. When I get home, my dad always makes steaks, ribs, and veggies. This week we’ll be grilling for a dinner full of mouth-watering summer flavors and heart-healthy foods.
your meal plan
You don’t have to have high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease to benefit from these heart-healthy dinners. These are nutritious recipes for anyone looking to take care of their heart and the rest of their body in a delicious way. These healthy meals include fiber-rich vegetables and whole grains, heart-healthy fats, and lean proteins. Plus, it’s good for our health because it’s low in sodium and saturated fat (two nutrients people with heart-related conditions should watch out for). Heart-healthy nutritional parameters. Just because it’s low in salt and saturated fat doesn’t mean it’s flavorless. This dinner proves it.
Taking care of your heart doesn’t mean skipping your favorite foods. For me it’s red meat. Red meat is higher in saturated fat than other animal proteins, but certain cuts, such as chip sirloin steak, are naturally low in saturated fat because they are low in fat. Plus, you can always remove excess fat before cooking or ask your butcher to do that step to further reduce saturated fat.Needless to say, I can’t wait for Friday grilled beef and vegetable kebabs. Although the recipe says marinating the meat for 2 hours is enough, I plan to do this step the night before to give the kebab ample flavor from the spices, vinegar, and mustard.Serve with kebab Quinoa avocado salad Finish your meal with more satisfying fiber and healthy fats.
Sunday: Grilled chicken with cucumber and radish salsa served with whole wheat baguette
Monday: Basil pesto pasta with grilled vegetables
Tuesday: Grilled salmon with peppers have the aspect of baked corn on the cob
Wednesday: Spiced Grilled Chicken and Cauliflower “Rice” Tabbouleh
Thursday: grilled black shrimp tacos have the aspect of easy grilled zucchini
Friday: grilled beef and vegetable kebab paired with Quinoa avocado salad
what you want to drink
I make this to accompany my delicious grilled beef and veggie kebab on a Friday night. fresh strawberry margarita With Mexican tequila brought from home. Contrary to popular belief, margaritas are not Mexico’s most popular drink. In fact, most Mexicans drink tequila straight, either with a cold beer or as a paloma, a tequila-based cocktail made with grapefruit soda and soda water served in a tall glass with a coarse salt rim. increase. But now strawberries are so delicious that this refreshing margarita is calling me this week!
Get the recipe: fresh strawberry margarita
What inspired me this week
We all know that exercising regularly is good for our overall health. Including your mental health. However, there is always debate about which type of exercise is best, especially if you have a disease such as diabetes.according to new research, you might want to combine strength training with cardio that gets your heart rate up.Research published in American Journal of Medicine I’ve found this combination to be a great approach to keeping my blood sugar in balance, especially when done in the afternoon or evening after meals. Although this study focuses on her type 2 diabetes patients, the findings are beneficial to everyone.
Further details: The best way to exercise for people with type 2 diabetes, according to science
