UPBEET HEART HEALTHY WRAP
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a common type of heart disease that occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle (coronary arteries) become narrowed or blocked and is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 695,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2021. That’s one person every 33 seconds and represents 1 in every 5 deaths.
By eating foods high in nitrites that convert to nitric oxide that helps our blood vessels naturally contrast and expand (breathe, if you will) and not become stiff, we considerably lessen the chance of becoming a statistic. Did you know that you can reverse high blood pressure and heart disease in many instances, just by what is on the end of your fork?! Foods high in nitrites like what we have here in this recipe will get you on your way.
Please check out the resources below the recipe for more information and even a heart healthy masterclass, all free for YOU!
RECIPE
1 large whole grain wrap
½ cup roasted or steamed beets, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh arugula (or spinach)
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup thinly sliced cucumbers
¼ cup microgreens (radish or broccoli for extra nitric oxide boost)
2 tbsp hummus (oil-free)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
¼ avocado, sliced (optional for creaminess)
Pinch of black pepper
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Directions
Lay the wrap flat and spread hummus evenly across the surface. Drizzle Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar over the hummus. Layer arugula, beets, carrots, cucumbers, and microgreens.
Add avocado slices if using. Sprinkle with black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Roll up tightly, slice in half, and enjoy!
This wrap is a nitric oxide powerhouse, helping to relax blood vessels and improve circulation.
RESOURCES FOR YOU
For more information on NOT having a heart attack, please visit: https://www.cpbl-stl.com/blog/cad. This is a blog post with cited resources, a Doc & Chef episode, and a fun “egg” recipe using mung beans (like the JUST egg, but better.. 😉).
This is excellent information on heart disease and we talk about what foods convert to nitric oxide to improve blood vessel elasticity. https://www.cpbl-stl.com/blog/hard. This too has cited sources, a Doc & Chef episode, and a fun recipe.
More information about the canary in the coal mine: https://www.cpbl-stl.com/blog/ed
Why you may want to second guess mouthwash and antacids in your quest for a healthy heart: https://www.cpbl-stl.com/blog/nitric-oxide-lets-say-y-e-s-to-n-o
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