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58+1 Low Calorie Recipes

No matter if your doctor has instructed you to follow a more heart-healthy diet or you’ve chosen to abide by one on your own, it can never hurt to develop heart-smart habits. After all, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting some 121 million Americans. But eating food that is good for your heart doesn’t mean sacrificing taste. For instance, these simple heart-healthy recipes — think grilled fish tacos, turkey burgers, veggie-packed potstickers — are delicious and easy to whip up for any meal. They are simple enough to add to the weeknight dinner rotation and even great for a family full of picky eaters.

Many of these kid-friendly recipes include ingredients rich in omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fats, and high in fiber — all components that can support good heart health, according to Mayo Clinic. Also, many of these dishes are low-calorie, coming in at 300 calories or less per serving. Finally, many of these heart-healthy recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.

To make browsing our list of heart-healthy recipe ideas easier, we’ve split the heart-healthy recipe ideas into four categories based on their main form of protein: chicken, seafood, vegetarian or plant-based proteins, and turkey. Should you have any dietary restrictions, we also have recipes for gluten-free meals and vegan dinner ideas that you can browse through after saving recipes from this list. Time to get cooking!