Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Work (NAPSA)—Ever stand in front of your refrigerator knowing that you should have a salad with dinner, yet lacking the requisite fresh salad fixings? Fear not. There is a quick way to assemble a tasty salad course, and the ingredients are likely right in your own cupboard. Best of all, this salad can be a healthy way to combat heart disease. According to a recent report from the American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org), eating sardines and other seafood is the best way to get a crucial dietary ingredient: omega-3 fatty acids. The ADA has determined that eating seafood two times a week may prevent heart disease, heart attacks and cardiac arrest. This recommendation comes on the heels of many years of studies that have suggested a preventative role for omega-3s in myriad health issues, including breast cancer, stroke and depression. Rich in omega-3s, sardines are a prime example. Theyoffer, on a per-serving basis, more potassium than an orange, more riboflavin than spinach and three times more vitamin D than milk. In addition, they’re loaded with calcium, making them an excellent weapon in the fight against osteoporosis. So the next time you are ata loss for a salad, just open up your cupboard and dig into a hearthealthy diet. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, sardines can be a quick solution to any salad emergency. Mediterranean Sardine Salad Recipe courtesy of the Food Network and Tyler Florence Prep Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, drained 1 can King Oscarbrisling sardines 1 can artichoke hearts 1 can hearts of palm Italian dressing to taste 1 box croutons In a medium-sized bowl, toss the tomatoes, sardines, artichoke hearts and the hearts of palm together. Add Italian dressing to taste and top with croutons.
