Take Charge of Your Heart Health

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Prevention

Explore topics that can help you prevent or manage heart disease.

Yes, You Can Have Dessert!

Jan 4, 2021

Don’t purge all sweets in your life just yet! Here are some alternative recipes for dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising the taste.

Caramel Toffee Fruit Kebabs

Sink your teeth on this sweet and crunchy treat that makes for a perfect summer dessert.

See Kabob Recipe

Snickerdoodles

Craving for cookies sans trans fat? Try this soft and chewy “sugar” cookies without the added sugar.

See Cookie Recipe

Baked Apples and Pears with Almonds

Say yes to this delightful combo of seasonal apples and pears drizzled with honey that’s totally guilt-free.

See Fruit Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons

This light and airy classic French confection gets its sweetness from stevia rather than table sugar.

See Macaron Recipe

Chocolate Nut Cookie in a Mug

Looking for a quick sweet treat? Create a chocolate cookie without the added sugar in just one minute using your trusty, microwaveable mug!

See Chocolate Recipe

Recipes and photos courtesy of American Heart Association.

Recipes

Eating heart healthy can be delightfully delicious. See our hand-picked recipes from the American Heart Association.

Yes, You Can Have Dessert!

Jan 4, 2021

Don’t purge all sweets in your life just yet! Here are some alternative recipes for dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising the taste.

Caramel Toffee Fruit Kebabs

Sink your teeth on this sweet and crunchy treat that makes for a perfect summer dessert.

See Kabob Recipe

Snickerdoodles

Craving for cookies sans trans fat? Try this soft and chewy “sugar” cookies without the added sugar.

See Cookie Recipe

Baked Apples and Pears with Almonds

Say yes to this delightful combo of seasonal apples and pears drizzled with honey that’s totally guilt-free.

See Fruit Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons

This light and airy classic French confection gets its sweetness from stevia rather than table sugar.

See Macaron Recipe

Chocolate Nut Cookie in a Mug

Looking for a quick sweet treat? Create a chocolate cookie without the added sugar in just one minute using your trusty, microwaveable mug!

See Chocolate Recipe

Recipes and photos courtesy of American Heart Association.

Exercises

Keep exercise interesting by varying your workouts. Watch our videos for the correct how-to for each move.

Yes, You Can Have Dessert!

Jan 4, 2021

Don’t purge all sweets in your life just yet! Here are some alternative recipes for dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising the taste.

Caramel Toffee Fruit Kebabs

Sink your teeth on this sweet and crunchy treat that makes for a perfect summer dessert.

See Kabob Recipe

Snickerdoodles

Craving for cookies sans trans fat? Try this soft and chewy “sugar” cookies without the added sugar.

See Cookie Recipe

Baked Apples and Pears with Almonds

Say yes to this delightful combo of seasonal apples and pears drizzled with honey that’s totally guilt-free.

See Fruit Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons

This light and airy classic French confection gets its sweetness from stevia rather than table sugar.

See Macaron Recipe

Chocolate Nut Cookie in a Mug

Looking for a quick sweet treat? Create a chocolate cookie without the added sugar in just one minute using your trusty, microwaveable mug!

See Chocolate Recipe

Recipes and photos courtesy of American Heart Association.

Risks

Sometimes being proactive means knowing what to watch out for or avoid.

Yes, You Can Have Dessert!

Jan 4, 2021

Don’t purge all sweets in your life just yet! Here are some alternative recipes for dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising the taste.

Caramel Toffee Fruit Kebabs

Sink your teeth on this sweet and crunchy treat that makes for a perfect summer dessert.

See Kabob Recipe

Snickerdoodles

Craving for cookies sans trans fat? Try this soft and chewy “sugar” cookies without the added sugar.

See Cookie Recipe

Baked Apples and Pears with Almonds

Say yes to this delightful combo of seasonal apples and pears drizzled with honey that’s totally guilt-free.

See Fruit Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Mini Macarons

This light and airy classic French confection gets its sweetness from stevia rather than table sugar.

See Macaron Recipe

Chocolate Nut Cookie in a Mug

Looking for a quick sweet treat? Create a chocolate cookie without the added sugar in just one minute using your trusty, microwaveable mug!

See Chocolate Recipe

Recipes and photos courtesy of American Heart Association.

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