I met a lunch date yesterday at Panera, a popular sandwich chain. I've been watching my sodium intake lately, so I went to the company's website to help me figure out what to order once I got there. Most places include nutrition information on their websites, so it's a great idea to check it out ...Read More...
February is American Heart Month, making it a great time to add some heart-healthy foods to your diet. Let's look at some of the nutritional superstars. What you eat has a direct impact on your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Too much sodium, either from what we sprinkle on or what’s present in the food itself, ...Read More...
All this month, we’re looking at dietary ways to fight heart disease. This week we’re talking about cholesterol. According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. What you eat and don’t eat can help make your cholesterol levels ...Read More...
February is American Heart Month, making it a great time to add some heart-healthy foods to your diet. Last week, we took a look at ways to fight chronic inflammation and some tasty recipes to make it easy. This week, let's look at some of the superstars of heart-healthy foods. What you eat has a ...Read More...
With both Valentine’s Day and the official designation of American Heart Month, February is a natural time to think about keeping your heart healthy. If you’ve had any heart disease diagnosis or you’re at risk due to family history or lifestyle, this month’s topic is especially for you. Keep reading even ...Read More...
It’s back to school time! What a great time to make sure you’re feeding your brain properly so that you’re the class genius (even if it’s been years since you set foot in a classroom). Brain Power! Let’s face it: who among us couldn’t use a little brain boost? Let’s take a look at ...Read More...
February is American Heart Month, appropriate for the month known for Valentine's Day. Check out this great tool for assessing your risk of having a heart attack. If you’re at risk, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss, and keep reading to learn how to eat foods your heart loves. A Heart-y Dinner You'll Love Heart-healthy ...Read More...
