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February is American Heart Month! Check out HG's good-for-your-heart, guilt-free, get-gorgeous food finds...
Serve up Salmon!
HG's Pick: Chicken of the Sea Wild Caught Salmon Steak in a Mandarin Orange Glaze
PER SERVING (1 pouch): 170 calories, 1.5g fat, 470mg sodium, 14g carbs, 0g fiber, 12g sugars, 25g protein
Salmon is stocked with omega-3 fatty acids, the stuff known for reducing the risk of heart disease and obesity. Those omegas are also said to keep hair, skin, and nails healthy. We chose this saucy citrus salmon 'cuz it's low in fat and not too high in sodium. Plus, it's easy to plate up a few of these pouches with some veggies for a delicious dinner for two. Find these pouches hangin' out near the canned tuna at the supermarket.
Chomp on Dark Chocolate and Whole Grains!
HG's Pick: Quaker Simple Harvest Multigrain Chewy Granola Bar, Dark Chocolate Chunk
PER SERVING (1 bar): 150 calories, 4.5g fat, 95mg sodium, 26g carbs, 2g fiber, 10g sugars, 2g protein 
You may already know that dark chocolate is a heart-healthy food. Flavonoids in the sweet treat keep cholesterol from gathering in blood vessels, reduce the risk of blood clots, and can also prevent clogged arteries. But that's not all these new bars from Quaker are equipped with. They're also made from whole grain rolled oats, wheat, and barley. And those whole grains battle heart disease and help you maintain a healthy weight. As if that weren't enough, recent studies show they can reduce your likelihood of getting gum disease and help to prevent tooth loss (we'd like to keep our teeth, thank you!). But the best thing about this superstar bar is its delicious taste! Buy a box, and share the love...
Chew Pistachios!
HG's Pick: Everybody's Nuts! California Pistachios, European Roast
PER SERVING (1/2 cup, 30g without shells): 170 calories, 14g fat, 160mg sodium, 8g carbs, 3g fiber, 2g sugars, 6g protein
Nuts (in general) are known for their cardiovascular health benefits, but pistachios are extra-special. They're chock-full of phytosterols (AKA cholesterol cutters). And they're rich in vitamin B6, which gives you glowy skin. These particular pistachios rock our world for so many reasons! They come in adorable, colorful packages complete with a kooky nut mascot (Stach), they have an "always open" guarantee (meaning you'll get a free box if you find a closed nut!), and they're available in many varieties (including Roasted No Salt and Salt & Pepper). Soooo cool!
Sip Some Soymilk!
HG's Pick: 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soymilk
PER SERVING (1 cup): 60 calories, 2g fat, 110mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 5g sugars, 6g protein
Even though this stuff is light and low in calories, it's loaded with heart-happy ingredients. Soy protein's been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol. Research has also shown that soy may help reduce wrinkles and other environmental effects on the skin. We can't think of a better way to get our fix than with this sweet 'n' creamy, guilt-free stuff. We use it to make creamy drinks, smoothies, bread puddings, and more! Pssst...it comes in Chocolate, too. Find it in the fridge section of the supermarket.
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