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Tasty low-cholesterol, low-fat, low sodium recipes?

My dad just had a heart attack and needs to change his diet. He is not super overweight, but does have higher cholesterol. If you have any heart healthy recipe ideas I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Definitely go to the American Heart Association's website. They have recipes and recipe books which are very helpful.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Make Over 200 Juicy, Mouth-Watering Paleo Recipes You've NEVER Seen or Tasted Before?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    JELLO DESSERT 1 pkg large jello coolwhip fresh fruits Make the jello as on the package but use 1/2 cup less water per package. In a non metalic bowl, add jello and Add fresh fruit like fresh strawberries, grapes, chopped apples. Let it chill for 4-6 hours. Mix up the jello and add 1/2 tub of cool whip. Add more if desired. Mix well, and its like an ambrosia. Serve in glass cups and top with more fresh fruit.

  • Breezy
    Lv 4
    7 years ago

    I know of two low sodium healthy recipes: Black Olive Potato Salad Recipe http://hubpages.com/hub/Potatosaladwithblackolives and also Easy Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe - http://hubpages.com/hub/Spaghettimeatballsrecipe

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  • 1 decade ago

    You could start eating a salad after dinner, put a fruit bowl in the middle of the table, little things lke that.

    Also, go to www.spatullata.com for healthy recipies. Then you decide if that is good for your dad. Hope evryhting works out well!!!!

    P.S: Sorry about your dad. It must be hard.

  • 1 decade ago

    Grilled Greek Style Chicken Pitas Recipe

    These pita sandwiches are super quick to put together and are good for you too! Time does not include marinading which I normally start in the morning then its ready when I want to grill.

    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

    1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed

    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

    1 cup plain yogurt

    1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped & seeded

    1/4 cup onions, finely chopped onion

    2 pita breads, split

    Summertime Garden Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

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    2 cups rotini pasta, dry

    water, to cook

    1 dash salt

    1 dash olive oil

    2 medium carrots, julienned

    1 medium red bell pepper, 1/2 inch dice

    1 cup fresh green beans, ends trimmed and halved

    2 tablespoons fresh peas (or frozen)

    3 spring onions or scallions, chopped

    2 roma tomatoes, chopped

    For dressing

    4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

    1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1 teaspoon mustard

    1-2 teaspoon capers (optional)

    2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

    1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped

    1 teaspoon sugar

    salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

    Autumn Shells Salad With Curried Apples, Pears, and Walnuts Recipe

    A perfect entrance into fall.

    6 ounces small shell pasta (or medium shell pasta)

    1 red delicious apple

    1 granny smith apples

    1 anjou pear

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    1/4 cup chopped celery

    1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

    2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

    Dressing

    1/2 cup mayonnaise

    1/4 cup plain yogurt

    1 tablespoon curry powder

    salt

    fresh ground pepper

    Salisbury Steak and Potato Supper Recipe Old-fashioned comfort food.

    1 lb extra lean ground beef

    1 egg, beaten

    1/4 cup chili sauce

    1/2 cup onions, finely chopped

    1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs

    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

    2 cups red potatoes, unpeeled, cubed (1/2-inch)

    2 tablespoons water

    2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

    1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, petite, undrained

    1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

    2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

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