Heart-Healthy Nuts

Cashew nuts nuts are packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are a great source of magnesium. Also it Reduces the total level of cholesterol. Decreases your LDL level of "bad" cholesterol and Improve your total good cholesterol which is important for heart and bone health, even if you eat just a handful. They are incredibly rich in protein and fiber, which makes a filling snack

 

Nuts are a choice filling and satisfying snack.They are a perfect all-natural choice when you travel. Choose unsalted raw nuts and when available.

Heart-Healthy Snacks

Try these snacks, certified nutritionist, health risks of sugar before your stomach starts to growl and scratch! Put your brain to eat healthy foods every day. Fulfill the promise unfilled.

"The avocado is a heart healthy alternative, rich in folate, vitamin E, C and B6, potassium and soluble fiber," according to the American Dietetic Association. "It has heart-healthy unsaturated fats, and nutrients, reducing cholesterol, promoting the vision and possibly protect against cancer.

This smoothie recipe from Laurel On Health Food is great for the skin. 

Avocado Pineapple Smoothie
(Makes 2-3 Servings)

1 ripe avocado
1 cup fresh pineapple
1½ cups coconut water, unsweetened
½ cup 100% orange juice
6 ice cubes
1 tbsp. agave nectar (optional)

Scoop out the avocado flesh to the blender. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth.

Certified Nutritionist Healthy Snacks

Try these certified nutritionist sugar risk healthy snacks before your stomach starts to growl and scratch! Set your mind to eat healthy food everyday. They promise to fill up without filling out.

Unsweetened Applesauce:
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 100
Health benefits:
Good source of antioxidant quercetin, and can protect against heart disease and cancer, prevent inflammation. Rich in Fiber and keeps your digestion on track. preventing cholesterol from building.


Make your own Applesauce: This recipe is from Laurel on Health Food.

Raw Kiwi-Raspberry Applesauce

 

1 large Fuji apple, peeled
1 kiwi, peeled
7-8 raspberries
1/2 lemon


Cut the apples and kiwi large pieces and place them in a food processor or blender. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of one half on top of the fruit. Blend or process until smooth consistency high. Serve at room temperature or chilled.


Tip 1: Use organic products if possible. Tip 2: I used a Fuji apple, but you can use any juicy apple that you like. Tip 3: You can store this sauce in the refrigerator in a container with a lid for 1-2 days.