Butternut Squash and Turmeric Soup
Adding turmeric to a traditional squash soup gives it a cardiovascular kick: Curcumin, the main antioxidant in turmeric, has anti-inflammatory properties, and recent research reveals that turmeric can help reduce both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
Pear & Walnut Salad
Keep it light with this flavorful salad featuring celery, olive oil, and walnuts. Eating walnuts may cause beneficial changes in the microbes of your gut, increasing the production of an amino acid called L-homoarginine, a deficiency of which may bring a higher risk for cardiovascular disease.