Homemade Tomato Salsa

Homemade tomato salsa made with heart-healthy tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic. These ingredients also benefit the heart by helping to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

This homemade tomato salsa is high in antioxidant properties as well.  One of these being the anti-oxidant nutrient of lycopene in the tomatoes. Research has shown that the high lycopene content in tomatoes may help lower LDL (unhealthy) cholesterol, and keep blood from clotting which may help lower stroke risk.

The antioxidants in the onions, garlic, and peppers seem to help lower unhealthy cholesterol.  The onions may also help reduce blood pressure and inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been linked to many diseases including heart disease.  Also, the antioxidant-rich garlic and peppers help lower cholesterol as well.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 medium tomatoes, diced 

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

½ green pepper, cut into cubes or minced 

1 garlic clove, minced 

½ cup sweet onion, chopped

½ cup red onion, chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon grape seed oil

Recipe Instructions:

On cutting board, dice tomatoes into even cubes and add to a medium bowl.  Next, chop cilantro leaves and add to bowl.  Cube or mince green pepper - adding to mixture along with minced garlic and chopped onions.  Add lime juice and oil, mixing gently. Transfer to serving bowl.

---

Home Haven Décor products include kitchen items such as mixers, blenders, cookware sets, food processors, and more...  HomeHavenDecor.com.  

---

Medical/Nutritional Disclaimer: HeartHealthyRecipes.com website offers informational service only and the information contained in this website is not intended as professional nutritional or medical advice. The content in this website should not be used solely during a medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health care provider regarding any course of medical treatment.

---

Heart Healthy Weight-Loss

We would like to invite you to join our Heart Healthy Weight-Loss Support Group.  You are welcome to join us for support with weight-loss and heart health issues by visiting: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearthealthyweightloss

Visit & Join Our Facebook Weight-Loss Group by clicking HERE, or by copying and pasting the following URL:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearthealthyweightloss

---

Check out Children’s Hunger Fund:

This non-profit organization delivers hope to suffering children and families around the world.

---