Providence Heart-Healthy Living Guide

Providence Heart-Healthy Living Guide

Also known as: Northwest Guide to Heart-Healthy Living; Heart-healthy living; Heart healthy living


The Northwest Guide to Heart-Healthy Living is available at multiple supermarkets and Providence locations in Oregon and southwest Washington. In this free guide, you will find a fresh batch of heart-healthy recipes. The guide also offers a wealth of information to help you adopt or enrich a heart-healthy lifestyle and stay one step ahead of America's leading causes of death – heart and vascular diseases. You can find all of our previous guide recipes by scrolling down this page.

Get your guide today!
Obtain free guides by contacting the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute. You can request the guide by filling out this quick online form or by phone at 503-216-2088 or the Providence Resource Line, 503-574-6595, or toll free at 1-800-562-8964.

Pick up the guide at a convenient location
Your free copy of the Northwest Guide to Heart-Healthy Living is available at more than 540 Oregon and southwest Washington locations, including:

  • Albertson’s
  • Ballys Total Fitness
  • Curves
  • Fred Meyer Nutrition Centers & Pharmacies
  • Haggen
  • L.A. Fitness
  • New Seasons Market
  • QFC
  • Safeway Pharmacies
  • Thriftway
  • Tri-D Sports
  • Tualatin Hills Park & Rec
  • 24 Hour Fitness
  • Whole Foods
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health & Services facilities (medical centers, dining areas, Providence Medical Group clinics)

Forms & Information

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Heart Disease: A Woman's Concern

One in every three American women develops heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.

From the experts

Breakfast burrito recipe

Dr. James Beckerman, Providence cardiologist and author of "The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan" recommends this healthy breakfast recipe from his book. 

Dal Bhat

Dr. James Beckerman, Providence cardiologist, recommends this easy and healthy recipe from his book "The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan”.

Gallo Pinto

Dr. James Beckerman, Providence cardiologist, recommends this easy and healthy recipe from his book "The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan”.

Tofu Scramble

Dr. James Beckerman, Providence cardiologist, recommends this easy and healthy recipe from his book "The Flex Diet: Design-Your-Own Weight Loss Plan”.

Preventing Cardiac Risk: Lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes that will help you reduce your chance of heart attack or stroke.

Recipe - Asparagus with almonds

Sauté asparagus over high heat with some cooking spray, then add a splash of lemon juice. Add some sliced almonds and serve with brown rice. (Note: to reduce calories, use fewer almonds.)

Recipe - BBQ Chicken Salad

A chicken salad that's as fast as it is delicious.

Recipe - Blackened Rockfish Curry

You could call this dish “curry in a hurry.” Your guests will call it fantastic.

Recipe - BLT Club Salad

Bacon lovers delight!

Recipe - Cinnamon Maple Granola

At last, a breakfast that’s quick, economical, healthy, and promises to satisfy the entire family.

Recipe - Creamy Portobello Burgers

These heart-healthy burgers are so meaty that you’ll wonder what took you so long to try them! One Portobello is loaded with 18 different vitamins, minerals and antioxidant, which helps you battle inflammation, too. 

Recipe - Deviled Eggs

Not Your Mother's Deviled Eggs.

Recipe - Dressings

Making your own dressings is an easy way to save money, eliminate fake food, and control calories.

Recipe - Family Night Fish Tacos

On a busy night this is the ultimate fast food dinner– fast and easy to make -- comfort food.  It’s very heart-healthy because you control the condiments.  Without the tortillas, it satisfies salad lovers, too. 

Recipe - Hearty Chicken Harvest Dinner

The ultimate one pot dinner -- fast and easy to assemble with all the ingredients to promote a healthy-heart. Serve with a leafy green salad.

Recipe - Herbaceous Garbanzo Bean and Tomato Salad

This is a stand-out salad with the generous amount of mixed fresh herbs and the light dressing that enhances the beans and tomatoes.  Make this salad once a week for the basis of any lunch or dinner and you’ll be on the road to heart-healthy eating. 

Recipe - Mac's Hearty Beef Stew

A one-pot meal that's big on flavor.

Recipe - Marinated Turkey Breast with Grilled Peaches

This basic grilled fruit recipe can be used with many dishes - even for breakfast or for dessert.

Recipe - Mix ‘n Match Toasted English Muffins

Start your day the heart-healthy way: it's fast and delicious.

Recipe - No-Bake Berry Date Deluxe

Did we say no-bake?  That’s right!  Copious amounts of fresh berries with their natural built-in sweetness make this dessert a treat for our souls and our hearts. 

Recipe - Rainbow Lentil Medley

We’re trying to eat at least one meatless dinner per week without losing flavor. The colorful veggies and lentils are filled with nutrition in this fiber and protein rich meal.  The cheese creates a creamy satisfying taste, too.

Recipe - Savory Baked Apples

A dessert so delicious, you won't believe it's 100% fat free. And so easy, it will become a favorite.

Recipe - Seared Pork Tenderloin Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

It’s the season for strawberries! Filled with antioxidants and high levels of dietary fiber, strawberries are a powerful little fruit. They provide luscious sweetness to this salad, which is a complete meal when served with lean and light pork tenderloin.

Recipe - Super Greens Pasta Bake

Sometimes, you just want a casserole that you can make ahead and pop in the oven later.  It looks familiar with the tomato sauce, whole grain pasta, and cheesy topping.  And the dark leafy greens add so much nutrition with great taste.   

Recipe - Sweet Barley Pilaf

This basic and affordable grain often gets passed up for its more exotic cousins. However, this dish reminds us that barley has a lovely taste AND terrific health benefits. Be sure to make extras for leftovers.

Recipe - Upside Down Wilted Spinach Salad

With these staples from your pantry, you can have a quick meal on the table in 15 minutes. Serving the greens on top allows each person to mix them in as they like. Spinach is nutrient dense and calorie light, offering vitamins K and A, manganese, folate, iron and many more.

Recipe - Warm Gazpacho with Sizzling Fish

Here we take one of the best-loved summer cold soups and re-invent it for winter pleasure.  Get your Omega-3’s and the healthy goodness of tomatoes all at the same time.  

Recipe - Yogurt Parfait and Healthy Hot Cereal

Start each day with a heart-healthy breakfast.

Reducing Cardiac Risk: Before starting an exercise program

It is always important to consult with your physician before starting an exercise program. This is particularly true if any of the following apply to your current medical condition:

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