February is Heart Health Month, which brings awareness to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, and how to prevent it. A simple way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a healthy diet, filled with fruits and vegetables (It is recommended that you eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily), as well as choosing foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol and high in fiber.
This recipe for Peach-Glazed Salmon with Raspberries is packed with heart-healthy benefits:
- Salmon’s omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce blood pressure and blood clots. Having two servings of salmon a week can reduce your risk of having a fatal heart attach by up to one-third! (You can read more about it here).
- Raspberries have 4 grams of fiber per half cup, with 25% of your daily recommended amount of vitamin C and manganese. (More info here.)
Driscoll’s sent me a few coupons so that I could add some yummy raspberries to recipes throughout February. Their raspberries are certified by the American Heart Association and have received the trusted Heart-Check Mark as a heart-healthy food.
Not only is this recipe a great way to keep your heart healthy, it can also be made in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peach spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray