Heart Disease Prevention Tips & Resources
Refreshing Mocktails Perfect for Any Occasion
Ginger Citrus Green Tea with Zest
Black Tea and Vanilla with Berries
Cucumber and Lime Agua Fresca
Chili Lime Melon Fizz
Mocktail Tips:
- Use whole fruits instead of fruit juices to reduce sugar absorption speed.
- Adding whole fruits as a garnish provides visual appeal, fiber, and texture.
- Opt for unsweetened sparkling water or club soda, as they are sugar-free alternatives to soda.
- Prepare tea ahead of time for quick and convenient use.
Try These Heart-Healthy Recipes That Are Easy and Delicious
Classic Fried Rice
Skip the takeout. This low-sodium fried rice recipe is full of flavor and healthy ingredients, like green beans, which are great for boosting the immune system and managing weight.1
Black Bean Torta
Craving street food? This vegetarian torta hits the spot. It's loaded with black beans, which are rich in fiber and antioxidants that help protect the heart and can lower your risk of developing diabetes.2
Glazed Salmon and Cauliflower Rice
This delicious pan-seared salmon dish is the perfect way to get your proteins in. Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to decrease inflammation and lower blood pressure.3
Oatmeal Congee
You’ll raise your spoons for this satisfying take on congee. Oats help lower LDL cholesterol, control weight, maintain satiety, are rich in phytonutrients4, and are easy to cook with.
Three Ways to Cook Broccoli
Air-fried, steamed, or roasted—broccoli is delicious. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition indicates that the flavonoids, pectin, and vitamin K in broccoli help prevent blocked blood vessels.5
How-To Guides for Making Smart Choices for Your Heart
How to stay heart healthy when prepping and plating meals
How to choose the best oils
How to eat out healthier
How to substitute salt using other ingredients
How to make your burger healthier
How to make your fried rice healthier
More Nutrition Tips and Tricks
Download quick guides to healthier alternatives and use them in your favorite cuisines.
See What Else Is Cooking in Our Kitchen
Watch Stanford Health Care’s Chef Isaac Karachepone transform everyday ingredients into tasty, heart-healthy dishes from start to finish.
Hear what Stanford Health Care cardiologists have to say about Chef Isaac’s dishes and the key elements of maintaining good cardiovascular health.
Eldrin Lewis, MD, MPH, shares tips and recommendations to encourage healthy eating habits.
Kiran Khush, MD, MAS, highlights how colorful foods are an essential part of a healthy meal.
Brian Wayda, MD, MPH, shares how families can contribute to healthy eating.
More Ways to Take Charge of Your Heart Health
- Know your numbers: Get your cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose levels checked.
- Get active: Exercise every day. Even a light 20-minute walk can make a big difference.
- Reduce your stress: Take up meditation or find time every day to do something you love.
- Educate yourself: Learn about what to look out for, risk factors, treatments, and prevention.
What You Need to Know About Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Disease Symptoms in Women
Women can experience pain in the neck, fatigue, and nausea. Know the signs.
South Asians Have a Higher Risk
South Asians have four times the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Every Step Counts
Many people feel fine until their first heart attack. Don’t wait.
Maintaining Good Vascular Health Is Key
Learn how Stanford Health Care treats the whole patient.
Explore Cardiovascular Health
Stanford Health Care has been at the forefront of igniting new research and the latest advances in heart and vascular medicine. We offer treatments that are not available elsewhere—treatments that can greatly improve cardiovascular health and help patients live longer lives. Learn how we make getting care accessible to all and our approach to providing personalized care to meet the needs of each individual.
Food Pantry Programs
Everyone deserves access to fresh and healthy foods. Look for a food bank in your area and other community resources.
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Sources
- https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/green-beans#heart-health
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-black-beans-healthy#benefits
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/salmon-nutrition-and-health-benefits#1
- https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/09/01/take-a-fresh-look-at-oatmeal-its-not-as-simple-as-you-think#:~:text=Extensive%20studies%20have%20associated%20oats,host%20of%20vitamins%20and%20minerals.
- https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/cruciferous-vegetable-intake-is-inversely-associated-with-extensive-abdominal-aortic-calcification-in-elderly-women-a-crosssectional-study/D41FFFF020A58DC9A70C6320ADD86058