4 Delicious Heart-Healthy Recipes Perfect for Summer
Searching for easy to make, heart-healthy recipes for your next summer party or BBQ? Discover these creative and guilt-free summer dishes that are perfect for keeping your heart healthy while enjoying tasty seasonal flavors!
We're all about that summer life.
Summer is an invitation to get outside and experience longer days, golden sunsets, and the freshest of air. It's about digging your toes in the sand or hanging poolside, taking part in some good old-fashioned rest and relaxation. It's about Phillies games at the Bank, concert tailgates in Camden, BBQs with friends, and getting lost in an addictive page-turner.
And, of course, the food! How could we possibly forget the summer eats?
Burgers. Dogs. Grilled chicken. Fresh watermelon. Buttery corn on the cob. Colorful pasta salad. Creamy ice cream.. The list goes on and on…and it’s so hard not to eat it all!
But summer foods, while delicious and nostalgic, are often packed with unhealthy ingredients that can add up quickly. Classic summer staples are typically high in saturated fats, sodium, and preservatives, which can be harsh on the body. So if looking for new, creative, and healthier summer eats you’ve come to the right place.
Is this typical summer food? Debatable. But is it just as good? It’s even better!
Hummus and Veggies
Not only is this a heart-healthy snack, it’s creamy and delicious. And it will be gone before you know it!
Pear and Walnut Salad
Packed with antioxidants and fiber, this salad is both satisfying and guilt-free! Plus, it’s low in sodium and full of delicious flavor!
Terrific Turkey Burgers
Substituting beef with turkey is an easy, low-sodium option that tastes just as delicious. Try out this spin on a turkey burger for your next barbecue!
Dessert Parfait
You have to try this heart-healthy parfait that is rich, decadent, but with none of the guilt!
Summer truly is the best season, and we hope you have a happy and healthy one. If you’re considering a check-in on your heart health, we are South Jersey’s heart headquarters, ready to provide the care you need, when you need it. Connect with a cardiologist within 48 hours.