10 Heart Healthy Recipes for Men's Health

Men, especially when young, think they’re invincible and don’t have to worry about heart health because they’re active. But statistics suggest otherwise: cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the number one killer of U.S. men. Men have a higher incidence of CVD than women and tend to experience their first cardiac event earlier. 

For #menshealth month, have created a recipe round-up of #betterforyou recipes that men will love. Each recipe is made with canola oil, which has the least saturated fat and most omega-3 fat of all the common cooking oils.  In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a qualified health claim for canola oil on its potential to reduce the risk of heart disease when used in place of saturated fat.

We hope these recipes will encourage men to cook with some of their favorite ingredients in a heart-healthier way. 

1. Sweet Potato Fries with Cajun Dipping Sauce

A tasty appetizer or side dish!

2. Chili Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasting vegetables in a little canola oil brings out new depths of flavor.

3. Black Bean Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips

A heart-healthy snack for your next celebration!

4. Hoisin Whiskey Glazed Meatballs

Hoisin sauce, also called Chinese barbecue sauce, adds a lot of flavor and helps to thicken this Asian-inspired glaze.

5. Deep, Dark and Stout Chili

Heart-healthy chili made with dark stout beer!

6. Grilled Tuna Steaks with Cilantro and Basil

Tuna is a very lean fish and will dry out if overcooked. Cook to an internal temperature of 145 °F (65 °C).

7. Fall Apart Beer Brisket

A hearty, comfort food meal with rich flavor.

8. Herbed Pork Chops on Mustard Sauce

Kick your pork chops up a notch with this tasty mustard sauce!

9. Skewered Lime Spiced Chicken

Lime spiced skewers of chicken - perfect for your next barbecue!

10. Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Coffee Sauce

This full-flavored entree is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite!