Healthy Recipes

Disclaimer: These recipes may not work for everyone. Some recipes may need "tweaking" (i.e., adjustments) for certain medical conditions or dietary restrictions. It is important to read the nutritional facts (if available) for each recipe. Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have specific questions about your dietary intake or nutritional needs. 

Otherwise, have fun cooking and trying new foods! 


Foods that are very high in omega-3:

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/low-cholesterol-foods/omega-3-fats

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/


Diabetes Meal Plan recipes:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/diabetes-meal-plan-recipes/rcs-20077150



Low Salt recipes: 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/recipes/low-sodium-recipes/rcs-20077197

https://www.myrecipes.com/low-sodium-recipes


** LOW SALT ASIAN SAUCES **

https://www.nwkidney.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Nutrition-Tips-Low-Salt-Asian-Sauces.pdf


Heart-Healthy Recipes:

https://millionhearts.hhs.gov/learn-prevent/recipes.html


African-American, Soul Food recipes:

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/cooking.pdf

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/healthdisp/pdf/recipes/Recipes-African-American.pdf

https://sph.umd.edu/sites/default/files/files/Cookbook.pdf

https://blackdoctor.org/category/healthy-living/healthy-recipes/

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19700/cuisines-regions/usa/soul/

https://eatfresh.org/recipe/publication/heart-healthy-home-cooking-african-american-style

https://www.brit.co/black-history-month-virtual-potluck-recipes/


Chinese recipes:

*Printed in English and Chinese: https://ahi.ucsf.edu/upload/ahi/files/incguide.pdf

*Printed in English and Chinese: https://cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/en/PublishingImages/asian/Chinese,%20Recipes.pdf

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/celebrate-lunar-new-year-with-these-healthy-traditional-dishes

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/17935/cuisines-regions/asian/chinese/


Ethiopian recipes:

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/11493/the-best-healthy-ethiopian-recipes-to-make-at-home/?


Filipino recipes: 

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/healthdisp/pdf/recipes/Recipes-Filipino.pdf

https://www.heart.org/idc/groups/heart-public/@wcm/@wsa/documents/downloadable/ucm_456135.pdf

*Strategies for reducing sodium in Filipino foods: http://eatrighthawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Strategies-for-Reducing-Sodium-in-Filipino-Foods.pdf


French recipes:

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/2013/08/30/healthy-french-recipes-for-dinner/

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19742/cuisines-regions/european/french/

https://www.cookinglight.com/food/world-cuisine/french-recipes

https://www.foodandwine.com/how/healthy-french-recipes


Indian recipes:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/healthy-indian-recipes

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19710/cuisines-regions/indian/

https://www.harighotra.co.uk/healthy-indian-recipes


Korean recipes:

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19713/cuisines-regions/asian/korean/

https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/9-healthy-korean-recipes-you-can-make-home


Mexican recipes:

https://www.foodiecrush.com/31-healthy-mexican-recipes/

https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2013/04/22-healthy-mexican-recipes

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/diabetic-mexican-recipes/

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/23008/health-condition/diabetic/international/mexican/


Russian recipes:

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19749/cuisines-regions/european/russian/

https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-eats/healthy-eating/healthy-russian-foods/

https://www.rbth.com/russian-kitchen/328039-7-russian-healthy-eating-habits


Spanish recipes:

https://spanishsabores.com/11-healthy-spanish-recipes/

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19750/cuisines-regions/european/spanish/

https://www.ibericafood.com/blog/7-healthy-spanish-recipes-for-simple-suppers-b20.html

https://www.sincerelyspain.com/blog/2020/5/7/easy-and-healthy-spanish-recipes


Vietnamese recipes:

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/14-5203.pdf

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19716/cuisines-regions/asian/vietnamese/

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/vietnam/articles/the-top-10-healthiest-vietnamese-dishes/

https://www.healthydiningfinder.com/blogs-recipes-more/ask-the-dietitians/what-are-the-best-heart-healthy-choices-at-vietnamese-restaurants/