Heartbeet Blend - Tube Feeding

This new blend is packed full of awesome ‘heart healthy’ ingredients!! Learn more about five of the beneficial ingredients in this recipe, and how they contribute to a happy, healthy heart!  Don't forget to watch the video too!

BEETS

These root vegetables, known for their deep red color are the star of this recipe. Beets are packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. Dietary nitrates are found in beets, which have been shown to help dilate blood vessels, aiding in lowering blood pressure, and improved heart health.

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BLUEBERRIES

Although ‘memory-boosting’ may be the first thing to come to mind when you think of blueberries, they also have great heart benefits! Of the many antioxidants that can be found in blueberries, anthocyanin has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by decreasing artery stiffness.

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SOY (SOYBEANS & SOY PRODUCTS)

Soy products (anything from a soybean, such as soymilk, tofu, etc) also have heart healthy benefits. Compared to other animal derived protein sources, soy is naturally lower in saturated fat and is cholesterol free, while also having higher levels of fiber and healthy fats such as polyunsaturated fats, like Omega-3 fatty acids. All of which contribute benefits to our heart health!

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OATS

The known heart healthy benefits of oats have been around for some time now. One of the most researched benefits is the high soluble fiber content. The fiber in additional to making us feel full longer, also decreases ‘bad’ cholesterol, or LDL cholesterol, and decreases the risk of heart disease.

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OLIVE OIL

Most people may have heard that olive oil is a ‘healthy fat.’ What exactly does this mean? Healthy fats are the types of fats that have benefits, and are not harmful to our bodies. These include unsaturated fats, and in this case namely monounsaturated fats which are high in olive oil. These have been shown to aid in reducing cholesterol levels, in turn, reducing risk for heart disease.

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The Heartbeet Blend is so simple to whip up & will show your heart some love, as it contains all of the ingredients listed above!

RECIPE

Thanks for reading!
Margaux Empey, MPH, Dietetic Intern

All content graciously contributed by Margaux Empey of Off The Vine Nutrition.