Heart Your Veggies

Sure, most people already know that eating more veggies can benefit your waistline, but did you know it can also be good for your heart? In honor of American Heart Month, here are three ways to up your veggie intake and be good to your heart.

• Reach for high fiber veggies like green beans, carrots and cucumber – they are low in calories and high in soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol
• Boost your intake of spinach, broccoli and avocado to get more vitamin E – a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy blood cells
• Combine spinach, parsley, frozen mango, nonfat yogurt and splash of 100% fruit juice for a satisfying and heart healthy breakfast smoothie

Give these a try with your family to keep their heart happy and their bellies happy. Also, check out some of Hidden Valley’s recipes to get more of these veggies on your plate. Enjoy! This tip is courtesy of Dana Angelo White, a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer, and nutrition and fitness consultant who specializes in culinary nutrition, recipe development and sports nutrition.