Smart for Red

Smart for Red is a nutrition campaign that promotes heart-healthy eating among young women through the sharing of recipes, and information and resources about heart disease.

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Looking for an easy smoothie recipe? Why not try our Tropical Green Smoothie

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(via Island Mango Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie.)

Do not forget to start off your day with this vitamin, mineral, fiber, and antioxidant packed smoothie from Half Baked Harvest. We love that this smoothie contains Goji berries which can lower high blood pressure.

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As you all know by now, your heart loves nuts, seeds, fruit, and dark chocolate. Check out our video for a heart-healthy recipe which includes all these ingredients. 

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(via Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast)

Start off your day right with this whole grain breakfast from Farm on Plate. Packed with fiber from super grains such as amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, brown eice, millet, and oats, this porridge helps reduce LDL-cholesterol. Fresh fruit toppings contribute minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals that confer heart health benefits.

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(via Heart Healthy Chocolate Mousse - Crazy for Crust)

Enjoy chocolate mousse without the guilt! This mousse contains avocados which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. For antioxidant benefits, substitute the semi-sweet baking chocolate for dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao.

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We love these low-fat, whole grain cookies for a healthy dessert. For an extra special treat, make an ice cream sandwich with Banana ice cream 

(via Banana Oat Breakfast Cookie)

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(via Recipes - Carrot bran muffins - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)

Indulge your sweet tooth. One can still enjoy desserts will adhering to a heart-healthy diet. The trick is using healthier substitutions for traditional ingredients. CLICK HERE for a list of healthier substitutes 

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(via Healthy Applesauce Brownies - Something Swanky)

Give yourself a treat to end Meatless Monday. We love these Applesauce brownies from Something Swanky as they contain whole-wheat flour, dark chocolate and no butter! Make sure you use dark chocolate with at least 70% cacao for full heart health benefits. 

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(via Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers (Vegetarian Main))

We love these quinoa stuffed peppers with black beans for supper. Try the recipe here

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(via Italian Orzo Spinach Soup | Gimme Some Oven)

Need an idea for Meatless Monday lunch? Why not try this Italian Orzo Spinach Soup

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(via The Easiest and Healthiest Breakfast Bowl, When You Don’t Have the Time, or are Just Feeling Lazy [Vegan])

MEATLESS MONDAY! Today all the featured recipes will vegetarian. Do you know that people who adhere to a vegetarian diet have lower blood pressure, LDL-cholesterol levels, and are at reduced risk of heart disease? Challenge yourself to a full day of eating vegetarian meals. Try this fruit, cacao, and greek yoghurt breakfast bowl this morning!

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(via Tropical Fruit Breakfast Smoothie)

Smoothie Sunday for a healthy heart. 

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(via Cacao Nibs Cherry Smoothie)

Yum - this smoothie recipe might not look that heart-healthy but it contains cherries which are rich in antioxidants, and dark chocolate which contains flavanols that help reduce LDL-cholesterol. Enjoy yourself!

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(via Sallys Baking Addiction Glowing Skin Smoothie. - Sallys Baking Addiction)

This is a super smoothie recipe. With avocado, flaxseed, kale, mango and pineapple, this smoothie is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids that lower blood cholesterol and pressure.

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(via Breakfast Energy Smoothie | Deliciously Sprinkled)

Smoothie Sunday! Your heart can never get enough fruits and vegetables.

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We love this Thai Chicken Crunch Wrap recipe from Tastes Better from Scratch. This is a great idea for a light lunch low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium. Plus it has peanuts and assorted vegetables, 2 of the 6 heart-healthy ingredients from our Create Your Own Recipe challenge.

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Try this Chicken Apple Egg White Omelette for a healthy way to start the day! RECIPE HERE

Chicken breasts are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and apples are a good source of fiber. This breakfast recipe will help lower your LDL-cholesterol.