A great little choice that can make a big difference in your heart health is to simply change how you snack. Watch as Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Wellness Instructor Rachel Sytsma Reed, PhD, shares one of her favorite crunchy – and heart-healthy – snacks. Find the recipe following the video below.
Recipe: Date Boat Snack
1 serving
- 2-3 organic Medjool* dates, halved (to form two “boats”) with the pit removed
- 4-6 organic raw cashews (intact)
- Raw organic cheddar or your favorite vegetarian-friendly sharp cheddar, cut into thick rectangles that will fit nicely into the “cabin” of your date boat.
Fit a cashew and small piece of cheese into each date boat and enjoy protein, fat, and micronutrients all in one quick, easy snack with a hint of sweetness.
Learn More Heart Healthy Nutritional Tips
For more of Rachel’s heart-healthy nutritional tips, click one of the choices below:
- Little Choices: The Three-Tiered Challenge
- Little Choices: Choose 5-ingredient Bread
- Little Choices: Revive Your Salads
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