Outback Steakhouse has a lot going for it when it comes to heart health! There are certainly unhealthy items on the menu, but the chain has made a genuine commitment to offering healthy choices. They offer a range of meals that total under 600 calories, including many appetizers and desserts. Proteins and veggies can be… Continue reading Outback Steakhouse ★★★★★
Author: HeartHealth Staff
Olive Garden ★★
Olive Garden destroys the idea of healthy Mediterranean food by loading it with saturated fat, carbohydrates, and salt. While their menu is far from the worst we have seen, there are few entrees that could genuinely be called healthy. If you’re looking for a healthier option for Italian food, try Carrabba’s Italian Grill. See more… Continue reading Olive Garden ★★
Mrs Dash Spices & Marinades
Mrs Dash is a venerable brand… they’ve been around since 1983, and they are a great option for anyone trying to reduce their sodium. They produce a full line of salt-free products, including seasoning, spice mixtures and marinade. The brand seems to have a bit of a stodgy reputation, but they actually produce a wide… Continue reading Mrs Dash Spices & Marinades
Assess Your Heart Risk with a Lipid Panel
A Lipid panel is a simple and inexpensive blood test that evaluates the risk for developing atherosclerosis (arterial plaque) and coronary heart disease. A Lipid panel test includes: Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio. You don’t need a doctor’s order to get a Lipid panel. You can order the test yourself… Continue reading Assess Your Heart Risk with a Lipid Panel
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Burger King ★★★
Fast food is not healthy, but some fast food restaurants offer healthier options than others. We’re pleased with the choices Burger King offers. While not ideal, they’re OK for an occasional fast-food outing. See more restaurant meal recommendations. What to Order Burger King offers two varieties of burgers… their signature Whoppers, and their “regular” burgers,… Continue reading Burger King ★★★
Dave’s Killer Bread
Bread is almost always high in sodium, and is often high in fats. The folks at Dave’s Killer Bread have created a line of bread and baked goods that are lower in sodium and fat, packed with healthy whole grains, and surprisingly tasty! In addition to half a dozen types of bread – including whole… Continue reading Dave’s Killer Bread
Silver Palate Low Sodium Pasta & Pizza Sauces
For some reason, companies seem to feel compelled to add salt – lots of salt – to pasta sauces! A typical supermarket sauce contains 18-30% of the Daily Value of sodium, in just a single serving! Surprisingly, Silver Palate – a brand best known for their passion for flavorful food – has produced not one,… Continue reading Silver Palate Low Sodium Pasta & Pizza Sauces
Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn
Popcorn is a great snack – high in fiber and low in calories – except when it’s loaded with saturated fat and sodium! Most brands of popcorn load up these cheap flavor enhancers, and turn a healthy snack into a minefield for your heart. Fortunately, Orville Redenbacher makes two popcorns that preserved the health benefits… Continue reading Orville Redenbacher’s Popcorn
