The DASH diet isn't just about nutrition; it's about savoring every bite. Access Health Care Physicians, LLC, stands as a guide in the journey towards better health, endorsing delicious and DASH-approved recipes.
Importance of Flavorful DASH Recipes
Flavorful recipes play a crucial role in sustaining motivation for the DASH diet. Primary health care physicians from Access Health Care Physicians, LLC, provide culinary guidance to make DASH principles a delightful part of everyday life.
DASH-Approved Breakfast Recipe
Avocado and Spinach Breakfast Wrap
Ingredients:
- Whole-grain tortilla
- Avocado slices
- Fresh spinach
- Scrambled eggs
- Salsa
Instructions:
- Lay out the tortilla and spread avocado slices.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach and top with scrambled eggs.
- Drizzle with salsa for added flavor.
- Roll up the tortilla and enjoy a nutrient-packed breakfast.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Rich in fiber from whole grains and spinach.
- Healthy fats from avocado for sustained energy.
Lunch Delight: DASH Salad Bowl
Quinoa and Chickpea Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients:
- Cooked quinoa
- Chickpeas (canned, rinsed)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumber, diced
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Kalamata olives, sliced
- Olive oil and lemon dressing
Instructions:
- Combine quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olives in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon dressing.
- Toss gently to mix and enjoy a refreshing DASH salad.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Protein-rich from quinoa and chickpeas.
- Heart-healthy fats from olive oil.
Heart-Healthy Dinner: DASH Stuffed Peppers
Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- Bell peppers, halved
- Ground turkey
- Cooked quinoa
- Diced tomatoes
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat oven and halve bell peppers.
- Brown turkey in a pan, then mix with quinoa, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and seasoning.
- Stuff peppers with the mixture and bake until peppers are tender.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Lean protein from turkey.
- Fiber and complex carbohydrates from quinoa.
