Just because you eat healthy doesn't mean your meals have to be boring. There are plenty of amazing ways to reinvent your favorite dishes so that they taste amazing and they are healthy for you as well. We've partnered with Meridian Health to bring you some of the tastiest and heart healthy recipes you'll enjoy cooking and more importantly, eating.

Heart Healthy Food Choices
Courtesy of Meridian Health
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Apple Carrot Salad
Perfect combination of fall flavors

Barley Pilaf
This is a lovely side dish for chicken or fish.
Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
A French-inspired creation that's both easy and elegant.
Homemade Chicken Parmigiana
Healthy ingredients combined into am Italian classic. 

Roasted Asparagus

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness of asparagus), shaking once to turn spears. Pour on balsamic vinegar and serve hot or at room temperature.
Southeastern Seasoned Catfish
Rub the fillets with spices, then broil for about eight minutes, turning once.

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