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Heart Healthy Recipes For Your Family

My long time readers will know that I have been struggling with weight all of my life. What none of you may know is that heart disease runs very strongly in my family. In fact, my biological father had a heart attack before the age of 40 and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure about a year or so ago. His father, my grandfather, had a few heart attacks that ultimately took his life. 

I have high blood pressure and that runs strongly on both sides of my family. And, to make matters even crazier, my Mom’s side of the family is heavy on a rarer disease known as Marfan’s Syndrome, my mom has an enlarged aorta.

I learned about four years ago following an episode of “Vasovagal syncope” (aka- passing out and scaring the crap out of your family) that I have mitral valve prolapse syndrome (mitral regurgitation where my blood backwashes).  Apparently it is the most common heart valve abnormality and often goes unnoticed. For me, it means I have some explanation for regular fatigue, occasional palpitations and even rare occurrences of anxiety attacks. 

What does all of this mean? Well, it really means that I have to be heart healthy and I really take personally the “Address Your Heart” campaign. Admittedly, I haven’t taken that responsibility as seriously as I should have over the last few years. But, I’m working on it! 

I’ve been researching coconut oil and already stopped using vegetable oil for cooking a while back, opting for the healthier olive oil. I never salt my food. I try to watch my overall fat intake and incorporate healthier choices and plenty of vegetables. I never deep fry anything and actually have always preferred my chicken skinless. 

This winter I had virtually zero exercise. I did just start a new program called DDP Yoga. It’s pretty great and really lets you work at the level you are comfortable at and still see some results. I’m planning on getting the kids involved with some of my workouts just for fun and so that they are seeing me set a better, healthier example for them! 

Exercise really is so important! Even just a short walk every day can literally add years to your life! 

How do you “Address Your Heart” at home for yourself, and for your family?

About Campbell’s Address Your Heart

Health is foremost on people’s minds, keeping your family in tip top shape can be a challenge in these busy times. Campbell’s Soup wants you to “Address Your Heart” with Heart Healthy Tips, recipes and more!

Visit AddressYourHeart.com to get heart-healthy tips, including 21 Campbell’s recipes that are certified by the AHA and product coupons, as well as Facebook.com/campbellskitchen for the latest Campbell’s recipes and offers.

Eating Heart Healthy Does Not Mean Going Hungry or Sacrificing Flavor

To get you started I have shared five heart healthy recipes that you will love, and there’s a pretty good chance your kids will too! Plus, you can grab some Campbell’s money saving coupons to help you save while making healthier, smarter, better heart healthy choices! 

1. Grilled Bruschetta Chicken

2. Pizza Primavera with Cauliflower Crust

3. Turkey Meatloaf

4. Creamy Turkey & Vegetable Lasagna

5. Creamy Chicken & Vegetables over Spaghetti Squash

24 thoughts on “Address Your Heart With These Heart Healthy Recipes, Tips and Coupons

  1. My grandfather has had several heart scares over the years, but he eats healthy foods and walks every day and is still overall very healthy in his 80’s. My grandmother, who never really had major health issues, passed away 2 years ago. She liked her sweets, didn’t get out to exercise (she was a homebody like me), and drank a lot of sweet coffee drinks.

    1. I think working from home sometimes has its disadvantages, especially when it comes to physical activity. Certainly I know that I need to be more conscious of my lack of movement during the day and take occasional breaks.

  2. My dad makes a delicious turkey meatloaf – he loads it with fresh peppers and onions. Then bakes them in muffin tins – perfect for freezing for quick lunches too!

  3. The creamy chicken and veggies over spaghetti squash would be a definite hit around here. It has all the ingredients we love.

  4. I definitely want to try some of the cauliflower pizza crusts I keep seeing. I didn’t realize they had one in their collection. That clinches it!

  5. That cauliflower pizza looks amazing! I can’t have Campbells because they usually put gluten in their soup, but you guys enjoy! They used to be my go to.

  6. I love that healthy foods can be so delicious! Since eliminating processed foods from my diet, I’ve lost weight and felt much better. And I’m eating better than ever before!

  7. The last time I had a physical I got a health warning that scared me a bit. I am going to follow some of these recipes.

  8. They all look great! I am so trying the grilled chicken bruschetta–in fact, I think it is going on the menu plan for this week!

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