Many recipes can be made more heart-healthy, simply by swapping some high-fat, high-salt ingredients for healthier ones.

Many recipes can be made more heart-healthy, simply by swapping some high-fat, high-salt
ingredients for healthier ones.
Here are some easy swaps:
Replace This | With This |
Regular or reduced-fat peanut butter | Natural peanut butter
|
White pasta | Whole-wheat pasta, high-fiber white pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash |
Margarine | Real butter |
Soy sauce | Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
|
Bottled salad dressing | Homemade salad dressing made with olive oil |
Sour cream or mayonnaise | Plain Greek yogurt
|
White flour | Whole-wheat flour
|
Pam/cooking spray | Olive or avocado oil spray
|
White rice | Brown rice or quinoa |
Ground beef | Lean ground turkey |
Bacon or sausage | Canadian bacon or lean ham |
Breadcrumbs | Almond flour or whole-wheat breadcrumbs |
High-salt seasonings | Salt-free herb and spice blends |
Cream | Fat-free evaporated milk |