MATTERS OF THE HEART: HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN WOMEN
High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke and a major risk factor for heart attacks.
Eat Legumes – the heart healthy, longevity food!
Legumes (beans, peas and lentils) are plant power foods that are simply bursting with nutrition. I encourage you to...
Heart Healthy Food: It’s KABOB season
Kabobs are a fun way to get the whole family involved in cooking a healthy weekday or weekend meal....
Sun-dried tomatoes – Heart Healthy Food & Low Fat
The dried tomatoes are still overflowing with nutrition—they remain packed with disease-fighting antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamin C...
Time for some heart healthy and low cholesterol comfort food
Dr. Janet’s low cholesterol recipe of Oatmeal, Walnut and Flaxseed Pancakes that also help prevent a heart attack. Serve warm,...
New Year’s Resolution: Eat Less “ADDED SUGAR” to Reduce Cholesterol
Americans eat an average of about 30 teaspoons of sugar a day (this equates to nearly 500 empty calories...
Fabulous Fruit Salsa!
Grilled shrimp is perfectly accented by this light, summery pineapple-melon salsa. The flavors are bright and fresh, just right...
Grill Your Fish—Don’t fry it!
You know that for better heart health you should be eating a couple of fish meals per week, especially...
Less Red Meat = Longer and Healthier Life
Black bean sauce is found in most supermarkets in the Asian food section. Any firm, white fish fillet substitutes...
Beans, beans, the poor (and rich) man’s meat
To include beans in your day for a delicious, low-calorie, antioxidant-rich vegetable protein source that fills you up and...
Have you had your “Alligator Pear” today?
Avocados are actually considered a fruit and as such are the ultimate health food packed with super-heart-healthy monounsaturated fat...
Summer Love! Rachel’s Tuna Cannellini Bean Salad
This salad is simply packed with nutrients: anti-inflammatory fish omega-3 fat, fiber-rich beans and added antioxidants from the EVOO,...
Summer Love… Great Hummus!
Delicious and satisfying, hummus whips up in minutes. Enjoy this Middle Eastern staple as a dip for a tray...
Full fat ice cream treat or frozen yogurt?
Full-fat premium ice cream contains a staggering amount of saturated fat and calories—and that’s before all the toppings or...
Fresh Veggie Pita Pocket Sandwich
(With Hummus — The Perfect Sandwich Filler To Jazz Up Those Veggies) It’s Monday and you plan on participating...
Oats! Horses Love Them And So Should You
Eat oatmeal for breakfast, it's the best breakfast out there for your heart and your waistline! Your best bet...
I Can’t Believe I Ate the WHOLE Thing!
Whole grains consist of any grain that has retained its starchy endosperm, fiber-rich bran, and its germ after milling....
KRAZY for KALE
The dark green hue is a giveaway that kale is packed with vitamins, minerals and health-enhancing antioxidants such as...
Barley Risotto with Shitake Mushrooms
Barley is a healthy high-fiber, high-protein whole grain boasting numerous health benefits.
What’s the Nutritional Impact of Halloween Treats?
Q: What is the nutritional impact of sugary Halloween treats on my kids? A: Overdosing on huge quantities of...
Does a Morning Workout Burn More Calories?
Q: Does the time of day (morning rather than evening) impact burning more calories? A: Whenever you can burn...
Do Carrots Really Help Eyesight at Night?
Q: Do carrots really help my eyesight at night? Or was Mom just saying that as a way of...
How Should I Get Back Into a Running Routine?
Q: I used to run every day and then I had kids. Now that they’re getting older, I’m starting...
How Can I Gain Healthy Weight and Energy?
Make sure to eat three meals a day, plus get in those higher-calorie snacks and you should be on...
Do I Really Need A Daily Supplement?
Q: Do I really need to take a daily supplement if my diet is diverse and healthy? A: Americans...

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