Just because a diet maintains heart health and limits calories doesn?t mean it can?t be delicious. With rich and creamy Promise® Light spread as part of a balanced 1600-calorie diet, your taste buds won?t even know what they?re missing. Check out this easy three-week meal plan chock-full of tasty, heart healthy recipes.
 
• CRANBERRY CEREAL BARS (See recipe)2 servings

CRANBERRY CEREAL BARS

Makes: 16 treats
Preparation Time: 5 Minute(s)
Cook Time: 1 Minute(s)

Ingredients:
8 cups whole grain flakes cereal
1 cup dried cranberries
1 package (10.5 oz.) mini-marshmallows
1/4 cup Promise® Light Spread

Directions:
Line 9 x 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, then grease; set aside. In large greased bowl, combine cereal with cranberries; set aside. In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave marshmallows and Promise® Light Spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute; immediately stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture, then toss until cereal is evenly coated.Turn into prepared baking pan and press evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, cut into squares.

• Banana1 medium
• Milk, nonfat (skim)8 fl oz
• Honeydew melon, raw, diced1/2 cup
• Pecan, dried, raw1/4 cup
• Turkey sandwich:
  Turkey breast lunch meat, honey-smoked3 oz
  100% whole grain bread2 slices
  Mayonnaise, reduced-fat1 tbsp
• Veggies and dip:
  Salad dressing, 1000 island, nonfat1 tbsp
  Carrot, baby, raw4 medium
  Celery, raw1 stalk
• Kiwi fruit, fresh, raw1 fruit
• Iced tea, unsweetened, with lemon6 oz
• Yogurt, fruit, nonfat, reduced-calorie6 oz
• Blueberries, raw1/2 cup
• VEGGIE BEEF STEW (See recipe)1 serving

VEGGIE BEEF STEW

Serves: 8
Preparation Time: 35 Minute(s)
Cook Time: 1 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)

Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless chuck shoulder or top blade steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. Promise® Light Spread
3/4 cup dry red wine or fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 large zucchini, cut into chunks (about 4 cups)
2 cups sliced carrots
1 large onion, diced
1 package (10 oz.) mushrooms, quartered
2 Tbsp. cornmeal

Directions:
In large bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss beef with flour; set aside. In 5-quart nonstick saucepot, melt Promise® Light Spread over medium-high heat and brown beef. Add wine, scraping brown bits from bottom of saucepan. Stir in broth, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, onion and mushrooms. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons cornmeal and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until thickened.

Also terrific with Promise® Light Spread.

• Dinner roll, whole wheat1 oz
  Promise® Light Spread1 tbsp
• Caesar salad:
  Lettuce, romaine, raw, chopped1 cup
  Salad dressing, Caesar, reduced-fat1 tbsp
  Parmesan cheese, shredded1 tbsp
• Milk, nonfat (skim)4 fl oz
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  DAILY NUTRITIONAL SUMMARY
Calories1587
Protein64g
Carbs265g
Fat36g
Sat Fat6g
Chol73mg
Sodium2447mg
Fiber29g


*Recipes can also be found on www.promisehealthyheart.com or www.promiseinstitute.org.
  All recipes prepared with PROMISE® LIGHT SPREAD.

**Fortified, nonfat soy beverage can be substituted for nonfat milk.

Nutrients marked with an asterisk (*) indicate data totals with some values not available.
This may result in an under reporting of values.
 

Promise® SuperShots® for cholesterol and Spreads
Foods containing at least 0.4g per serving of plant sterols eaten twice a day with meals for a total daily intake of at least 0.8 g, as part of a low saturated fat, low trans fat and low cholesterol diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of Promise® SuperShots® provides 2.0g plant sterols. A serving of Promise activ® Spreads provides 1.0g plant sterols.

Promise® SuperShots® for blood pressure is a good source of potassium and low in sodium. Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke

Promise® Buttery Spreads
Promise® Buttery Spread can help maintain a healthy heart when eaten instead of butter or margarine, as part of a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. Promise® Buttery Spread contains 8g total fat and 1.5g saturated fat per serving. It can be used in the preparation of heart healthy recipes when substituted for butter or margarine.

The Promise® website is intended to provide general information for healthy people. If you have heart disease or related conditions, (such as diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure) or if you have questions about your heart health or your health in general, please see your doctor.