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Apple Butter & Steel-Cut Oats: Fall Comfort That’s Heart-Healthy

I guarantee this will be your new fall recipe. My apple butter is sweet, silky beyond belief, and heart healthy. Paired with chewy steel-cut oats, blueberries, and walnuts, it’s comfort food that helps lower cholesterol naturally. Download my free Lower Cholesterol Kit for recipes, pantry guides, and journal prompts to keep your numbers and meals in check all month long.

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Heart-Healthy Chilaquiles with Mole Sauce and Ground Turkey

This lighter take on chilaquiles swaps the heavy chips and cheese for colorful vegetables, lean turkey, and a rich, antioxidant mole sauce. A wonderful comfort food makeover for better heart health and lower cholesterol without losing the flavor that makes chilaquiles so addictive.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sautéed Dates and Mole Sauce: Fall on a Plate

This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe with sautéed dates and smoky mole sauce is proof that eating for longevity can still taste indulgent. The natural fiber in Brussels sprouts helps sweep out bad cholesterol, while the antioxidants from cacao in the mole sauce support heart health. It’s the perfect side dish for fall and the holidays that is comforting, colorful, and built for better numbers at your next check-up.

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Heart-Healthy Pita Sandwich with Lean Beef, Olive Conserva, and Sweet Potato Hummus

If your cholesterol needs a little help but you refuse to eat bland food, this pita sandwich is proof you can have both flavor and function.

It’s stuffed with lean ground beef, sweet potato hummus, and my olive conserva, layered with fresh cucumber and arugula for a clean, satisfying crunch.


This one checks every box for longevity-focused eating: protein, healthy fats, and fiber, all in a quick lunch you can make between conference calls.

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Roasted Carrots with Parsnip Purée: A Cozy, Heart-Healthy Fall Side Dish

Sweet roasted carrots, creamy parsnip purée, and a lemon-Dijon-honey vinaigrette come together in this simple, heart-healthy dish. It’s naturally rich in fiber, supports lower cholesterol, and makes the perfect light dinner or elegant side for fall gatherings. Foundational food for the over-40 crowd so we can eat better today, feel better tomorrow.

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Healthy Nachos

These nachos outshine your bar food variety by being a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering upgrade. Lean turkey, avocado, and smoky chipotle salsa turn comfort food into fuel for longevity.

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Smoky Chipotle Salsa & Portobellos

This smoky chipotle salsa with grilled portobello mushrooms pairs perfectly with a fresh black bean and corn salad. Packed with bold flavor, plant-based protein, and a touch of spice, it’s an easy recipe that’s ideal for healthy weeknight meals, summer cookouts, or meal prep.

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SAUTÉED Figs and White Bean Puree

Easy sautéed figs with a creamy white bean purée, parsley, and almonds: an elegant, nutrient-packed recipe designed to support energy and longevity for the 40+ crowd.

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Toasted Cinnamon Old Fashioned

Learn how to make a cinnamon Old Fashioned with bourbon, orange zest, and cane sugar — a cocktail that tastes great and supports better energy.

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Cauliflower Steaks with Carrot Ginger Sauce

This hearty cauliflower steak with carrot ginger sauce and lentils is a perfect meal that eats hearty and won’t leave you feeling stuffed. The lentils add protein, the harissa sauce adds depth and the carrot ginger sauce bring all day energy for us over 40.

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Roasted Eggplant & Smoky Harissa

This roasted eggplant with smoky harissa is a perfect side or main dish on a fall evening. The energy boosting dates and protein heavy chickpeas provide a great balance.

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