4 Atrial Fibrillation Heart-healthy Recipes
4 Atrial Fibrillation Heart-healthy Recipes
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and can increase your risk of stroke, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). While there’s no cure, the AHA recommends these five atrial fibrillation heart-healthy recipes to help you manage your condition and potentially lower your risk of stroke or other complications. [5 Heart Healthy Meals for Atrial Fibrillation]
Egg White Frittata
Mix two tablespoons of lemon juice with two egg whites, two fresh tomatoes and a handful of spinach in a bowl. Pour into a pan with half an avocado, one clove of garlic, sliced, and black pepper to taste. Cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. This frittata is good for those with high cholesterol because it’s high in heart-healthy fats from avocados and eggs.
Pork Chops with Green Beans and Potatoes
This is a super simple and tasty recipe that fits into a heart healthy diet. It contains green beans, potatoes, and pork chops, along with other ingredients including: garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, fresh parsley (optional), thyme (optional), black pepper. It can be served as an appetizer or for dinner or even lunch. Here’s how to make it: In a small bowl mix together minced garlic and onion powders with some sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes
Chicken meatballs are excellent for a heart-healthy diet because they're low in fat and calories, high in protein, and extremely versatile. The recipe below serves two as a main dish or four as an appetizer. Use freshly ground chicken to make it even more heart healthy.
Vegetable Quiche
Incorporate vegetables into a quiche for an A-Fib friendly meal. Eggs have many positive benefits for people with irregular heartbeats, but some should limit their intake. If you are able to tolerate eggs and want to keep a healthy diet, try adding vegetables to your next quiche recipe. Throw some zucchini, mushrooms, spinach or broccoli into your next crust for extra flavor and nutrition.