February 1 

Welcome to 28 Days of Heart Health 

Each February, we mark American Heart Month – an excellent opportunity to focus on heart health and the essential role it plays in your overall well-being today and every day. Maintaining good heart health can help you add years to your life so you can enjoy many more days to come. So, welcome to the 28 Days of Heart Health!

Each February, we’ll be posting a short article featuring recipes, tips, exercise ideas, and vital information to know to help you stay heart smart. We’re kicking things off today with a recipe for Roasted Salmon with Pesto Vegetables. It’s a delicious, simple recipe that’s packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The American Heart Association advises that eating salmon and other omega-3-rich foods twice a week can have benefits that even extend beyond your heart. Bon Appetit!  

Roasted Salmon with Pesto Vegetables 

Two bell peppers, thinly sliced 
One small red onion, thinly sliced 
2 tbsp. olive oil 
Four 6-oz skinless salmon fillets 
Kosher salt 
Black pepper 
¼ cup pesto 

Heat oven to 450°F. Toss the peppers and onion with olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Nestle salmon fillets in the mixture. Season with ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Roast until the salmon is opaque throughout and the vegetables are tender, eight to 10 minutes. Serve topped with pesto.