Is What The Doctor Ordered For Heart Health (NAPSA)—Research shows that people whofeel loved have substantially less blockage in their coronary arteries. But unfortunately, love doesn’t conquer all when it comesto living a longer, healthier life. Experts agree that a diet rich in a variety of fruits, vegetables, tomatoes andlean fish, along with regular exercise, is necessary to maintain a healthy heart. According to Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and Director of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Re- Tuscany Tuna Fillets Servings: 4 search Institute, “Studies show that eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and lean protein can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. In addition, the omega-3 fatty acids found in cold-water, deep-waterfish such as tuna have been shown to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by as much as 50-80 percent.” Following are some simple tips to help you eat your way toa healthier heart: e Just One More: Add just one moreserving of fruit, vegetables and tomatoes daily, and one more serving weekly of tuna, to your diet to live a healthier life. Stock your pantry with convenient products from brands such as Del Monte and StarKist Tuna that deliver on nutrition and taste. Add Soluble Fiber: Consuming soluble fiber, such as that found in carrots, beans and peas, decreases your LDL levels. Eat More Tomatoes: The lycopene in tomatoes may reduce heart disease through anti-inflammatory properties, and research shows that lycopene is absorbed more efficiently in processed tomato products. Show someone how much you care by creating this hearthealthy recipe tonight: 4 pouches(5 oz.) StarKist TunaFillets”, Lightly 1 2 2 4 1 Seasoned tsp.oliveoil cups polenta, prepared garlic cloves, minced cups fresh baby spinach can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes % tsp. basil, dried % tsp. parsley, dried % tsp. oregano, dried % tsp. sugar Saut garlic cloves in olive oil in a nonstick skillet for 1 minute—do not allow garlic to brown. Add spinach;saut until wilted. Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano and sugar; cook over medium heat, until heated through. Prepare polenta according to package. Heat tuna fillets according to package. Place polenta on plate and top with tunafillets. Put tomato and spinach mixture over tuna fillets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheeseas desired. For more heart-healthy tips and recipe ideas, visit www.del monte.com or www.starkist.com.
