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Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Michelle from Honest & Truly! who adores salmon (and has plenty of yummy salmon recipes) who is writing this sponsored post on behalf of American Heart Month and Hooked On Salmon. We were compensated for this post, but all opinions remain our own.
Last night, we made fish for dinner. I’m lucky that the wee ones like fish, and it’s so easy to cook in a variety of ways. Our personal favorite is salmon for so many reasons, which is perfect given that February is American Heart Month. As a mom, I love that I’m not just providing a great meal for my family but also helping my own heart, helping to ensure I’ll be around to help with homework for years to come.
Fish high in omega-3s can help reduce your risk of dying of a heart attack by up to one-third. That’s as easy as having two servings of fish, such as heart-smart salmon, per week. The omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin D found in salmon help to lower cholesterol and decrease fatal cardiovascular incidents. That’s just 8 ounces of fish to reap all those benefits, but Americans average just 3.5 ounces of fish or other seafood each week.
There are so many delicious ways to eat salmon and incorporate into your diet. We love sushi, and the sake (salmon) is the wee ones’ favorite. I also make a smoked salmon pizza that is a fun and unique way to enjoy it, as well as grilling it on cedar planks during warm weather or baking it with a citrus marinade in the winter.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 811,000 lives per year. It’s so easy to reduce your risk. I don’t want to be that one woman who dies from heart disease every minute. Instead, pass the salmon. I think I have another idea for dinner tonight! Because #iheartsalmon – do you?
Enter here for a chance to win 1 pack of Weber Firespice cedar planks (Visit Weber.com for recipes and tips including this step-by-step guide for perfect salmon planking), 1 Hooked on Salmon Insulated Tote Bag, 1 $30 Visa Gift Card
 Michelle may never stop running around Chicagoland, but she always makes time for the important things in her life – her wee ones, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends – and of course, writing. You can see what she’s up to on her blog Honest & Truly! or on Twitter where she tweets as @HonestAndTruly.
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Betty Curran says
I don’t do nearly as much as I should. I do include lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in my diet and try to exercise more.
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I try and exercise at least 4 times a week.
Jennifer Dunaway says
I eat healthy and work out daily.
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exercise dialy and keep down saturated fats.
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Balanced meals,omega capsules, salmon, avacado & coconut oils. Trying!!
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I always take the stairs and try to park a little further to the entrance of stores. I also try (sometimes not succeeding) to keep sweets off my plate.
Candie L says
I try to walk as often as possible. Thank you
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I exercise a couple times a week!
Leslie L Stanziani says
I am eating better,exercising more,and taking my meds.I have heart disease (had 3 stents right before my 34th birthday). Coronary artery disease killed my father at age 36 (which I will be 36 this Sept.),so I take heart health very seriously.
Carl White says
What steps to you take for your heart health?
I take the steps in my building, good little work-out.
Lisa M says
I exercise and try to eat heart healthy foods.
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I exercise more and I watch what I eat
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I am making better food choices and moving more.
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I am drinking more water and eating healthy foods everyday!
christina moore says
I walk every day and eat more fruit and vegetables
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Wendi S says
I try not to eat foods that are processed. I also take fish oil everyday.
kim says
I try to eat right, I excercise, and I take a baby aspirin every day.
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Breanne says
I want to walk more
Claudia says
I eat fruits and raw veggies and use olive or grape seed oil for cooking
Stephanie Galbraith says
I try to eat healthy.
Denise Donaldson says
I am starting to walk in the days it is nice out.
Cheryl Reinhardt says
I take vitamins and get lots of rest
Roxann says
I exercise, take a low dose aspirin and try not to eat too many fatty foods.
Vikki Billings says
I eat healthy, taking a lot of the fat out of my diet and I do not add salt to anything. I also walk 3 times a week.
Judy E says
Vitamins are a must! Salmon is a wonderful to help with the Omegas. Grains. Low salt items.
Terry Cross says
I try to eat healthier and walk every day
JD says
I walk and drink tea.
cheryl s says
eat less fatty foods
Jennifer R says
I try to make heart healthy choices in the foods I eat.
rose paden says
I work out and eat healthy.
Rebecca L says
Excercise regularly and eat healthy.
Karrie Millheim says
Eating more fresh foods and walking around the block
debbie says
We eat a lowfat diet with lots of fruits and veggies.
susan smoaks says
i am eating healthier and exercising for my heart health
Mya Murphy says
I exercise daily and I am going to quit smoking if it kills me…
Chrysa says
I try to stay active and cook healthy meals.
Lauren Knott says
I try to eat healthy and workout.
caitlin m says
Take Fish oil tablets!
Karen Drake says
I try to eat healthy low fat foods, I don’t exercise as much as I should though.
Marica T says
I exercise and take supplements. I’m also trying to work in some of the super foods such as chia seeds and flax seed.
Molly K says
I work out and try to eat healthy.
Susan Smith says
I eat a healthy well-balanced diet and exercise
matt lehman says
i work out 5 days a week
denise says
I take Omega 3.
Debra Hall says
i take a walk everyday and watch what i eat
Tara says
I exercise several days a week.
debbie says
I try to eat well and exercise.
Kristy Dobbs says
i exercise and dont eat fast food often
joe gersch says
i eat veggies and exercise
dawn cook says
i try to eat better, adding more fruit and veggies to my diet
Valerie S says
I walk 10,000 steps 5 day/week.
Danielle Wood says
Exercise regularly and drink a lot of water
Christina Sparks says
I currently don’t take any precautions, I know I should.
Leanne G says
I would try to eat a more balanced diet and exercise more often.
Debra Guillen says
I try to eat heart healthy foods and walk everyday
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Take walks when I can
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Ellie W says
I eat healthy and walk every day.
McKim says
I walk when I can.
Kathy Luman says
I exercise and try to eat right.
nicole says
exercise more and reduce trans fats
Erica C. says
I exercise regularly.
Heather B says
I try to drink lots of water and get plenty of exercise
Christanna Tucker says
I take fish oil supplements. I also and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
Christanna Tucker says
I take fish oil supplements and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
joni says
I walk on the treadmill every day and eat more healthier.
Tamar says
I drink water and try to exercise.
Georgie C says
Try to watch the saturates fats and trans fat intake
DanielM says
eat fruits & veggies and try to get some cardio several times a week (like shoveling snow)
Jen Haile says
I eat a low sodium, heart healthy, whole foods diet.
Julie says
Eat more vegies and walk more.
Samantha says
I try to eat a lot of fruit and workout at the gym!
Robin Wilson says
I try to eat right, sleep and get exercise for my heart.
Christine says
I eat heart healthy foods
Carolyn says
We have been going meatless
Christy says
I exercise and have cut down my consumption of red meat significantly to the point where I’m almost a vegetarian.
Brittney House says
I stay active and lay off the fast foods.
Brynn says
I walk every day and take Coq10 supplements
harold says
I exercise regularly and try to eat right.
steven weber says
I don’t eat fast food or eat anything after 9pm.
Suzanne K says
I do an hour of zumba twice a week, hike for 2 hours with friends on the weekend, do biking for 45 min 2-3 times a week, yardwork a lot and eat healthy.
Jeni Lutz says
I exercise daily and watch my diet
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I walk daily and watch what I eat!
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I walk and I watch my diet.
Thomas Murphy says
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I try to take a walk around the block every day. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I eat fresh unprocessed food and I take my baby aspirin daily as well as other supplements
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I eat healthy and exercise daily
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I fitness walk, do yoga, and try to eat heart-healthy foods.
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I don’t eat meat, and try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
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Geoff K says
I try to get at least 45 minutes of cardio in a day, maintain mostly a vegetarian, low-fat diet, and avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking alcohol.
Monique Rizzo says
I limit red meat, fried foods and high cholesterol foods.
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Stephen Saunders says
I exercise usually every day, and I eat a lot healthier these days.
Barbara Montag says
I watch my saturated fat intake and walk a lot.
Thank you.
Amy Orvin says
I take fish oil pills every morning.
angie says
I’ve lost 50 pound this last year by running and watching calories. I try to use olive oil, eat lots of veg and replacing beef with chicken and fish:)
Jenn S (FotoJennic) says
I exercise and take fish oils pills and eat cheerios.
BeckyM says
I try to eat well and exercise!
jenn giannetto says
i try to eat whole grains whenever possible
Kim H says
Exercise and eat healthy
danielle hall says
exercise and diet
Catherine Shaw says
I take Omega 3s and try to keep active for the benefit of my heart.
Kim Ripley says
I eat a healthy well-balanced diet and exercise.
Karen Feeney says
I walk the dogs eat healthy and just try to live a clean life
Larry Fullhart II says
Low dose aspirin.
virgil poore says
i was hospitalized in jan with my heart and having to wear a monitor now..i am eating better and trying to exercise a little more and taking my meds..doing anything else i need to to stay healthy
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my heart health need no smoking
Patty wright says
Taking a baby aspirin
Cynthia C says
I’m walking daily, taking omega 3 supplements and eating lots of tuna and salmon.
Margaret Smith says
I try to eat healthy, with lots of fruits & veggies and limit meats.
Lee Broom says
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Ann Fantom says
I try to eat a low fat and sodium diet. Also I try to get regular exercise.
Laura F. says
I eat healthy and drink a little red wine.
Lisa V. says
I exercise 5 – 6 times a week and try to eat right.
Tari Lawson says
I excercise regularly and eat very few processed foods.
Adrienne Gordon says
I exercise daily and eat healthy
Lynn C says
Not nearly enough. With this winter being so severe, I’ve been getting hardly any exercise and indulging in too much comfort food. I’ve made a few lifestyle changes like eating ground turkey instead of ground beef, lower fat dairy products and reduced fat crackers, but I need to cut more candy and fast food and get moving.
Sarah L says
I swim 3 times a week, walk the other 4 days and love to eat fish.
Thanks for the contest.
Amy Adams says
I limit red meat in my diet, I eat fish frequently, and lots of fruits and vegetables in my diet.
Darlene Carbajal says
I workout, drink lots of water, & I take vitamins.
Michelle Fosnaugh says
I try not to be so stressed! Also take Fish Oil everyday. I try to to intake to much sodium as well as it raises blood pressure.
Cynthia P says
I eat plenty of whole fruits and veggies, eat cold water fish at least once a week, and take brisk walks when I can.
Rosanne says
I do Zumba and walk
Lakai says
I will eat right and exercise more
Kiara says
I exercise five days a week.
Alison says
I try to eat as healthy as possible and get as much physical activity as possible.
Sarah O. says
I avoid saturated fats for the most part, and I do plenty of cardio.
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says
Both my father and his mother died of heart attacks in their early 50s… So I have been very conscious and conscientious of my health and lifestyle choices from an early age (which unfortunately did not protect me from breast cancer…) but I have always followed (and moreover ENJOYED) a healthy diet and regular exercise (although since I prefer OUTDOOR and warmer weather activities – and this Winter has been particularly miserable!) I also meditate regularly, take CoQ10 and I LOVE SALMON!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
i eat salmon and do cardio
natalie yeoman says
i eat a lot of healthy foods
Cynthia G says
I make salmon once a week and walk/run at least 4 miles a day
Rebecca says
I run 3-4 times every week and try to watch what I eat!
amry still says
I try to eat Oatmeal to keep cholesterol down. I usually put fresh fruit in it.
Diana says
I try to cook most of my meals, exercise, and limit the amount of sweets I eat
Cynthia R says
I take vitamins, limit my sugar intake, and get regular exercise to keep my heart healthy.
Angie says
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sharon says
exercise and daily multivitamins
Christine Libbey says
I drink green tea after each meal…I read that this is a good thing to do
Christie Kammerer says
I take vitamins and eat cheerios.
Caitlyn says
I try to exercise and eat right.
danielle says
Trying to cook healthier meals and drink more water!
staceyk says
Eat well and exercise
Lisa Brown says
i do a lot of walking, low sodium diet, control stress.
ACMOMMY3 says
We try to keep our sugar intake low, avoid fast foods and prepackaged foods, and use olive oil and whole grains.
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I take heart medication, diet, and exercise.
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I exercise often and eat foods that are healthy for the heart. Thanks.
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eating whole grains
Cindy B says
We include fish and almonds in our diet!
anne says
I exercise and eat healthy.
Noreen says
Daily exercise, avoiding GMOs
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exercise and eat more heart healthy foods
Kathy Stevenson says
I try to exercise daily and eat a lot of oatmeal!
LMK says
For some reason, while I was pregnant, the only food I CRAVED was salmon. I could not get enough of it and stuck to wild salmon because it’s safer than farm-raised. I think my craving is one of the reasons my son was robust when he was born and is still incredibly healthy 13 years later. With salmon being so easy to cook, it’s really a great, great food.
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I try to stay active and eat well.
angie p says
I try to make wise food choices and I walk as much as possible.
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Beth W says
We eat a lot of fish instead of red meats. We also make a lot of fresh vegetable dishes.
Pamela j says
We eat a mostly plant and fish based diet.
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I take a baby aspirin.
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I am trying to reduce stress and eat better..plus I have almost given up my serious soda habit
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I walk every day with the dog even if it is snowing or raining. I also try to limit foods thatv are unhealthy.
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I eat heart healthy foods daily
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I stay away from processed foods and eat plenty of fish and salads.
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Jessie C. says
Daily exercise and eat clean with lots of produce.
Denise m says
cut out sugar, watch my salt intake and walk more
latanya says
exercise and cut back on fast food
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I exercise daily and eat lots of fruits and veggies.