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In February, why not refocus your attention on your heart and give it all the love it deserves. Especially since it loves you daily by pumping blood and oxygen throughout your body. Show your heart some love by following these simple steps: Eat less sodium – most Americans consume too much sodium; most of which […]
MoreSince February marks the observance of national heart month and the celebration of Valentine’s Day, I thought it only fitting to devote all of my posts in February on foods, tips, news, and advice for maintaining heart health. Each of my posts will focus on simple steps you can take to better the overall heart […]
More“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine.” – Hippocrates Recently, in the news, Paula Deen revealed that for the last three years she’s suffered from Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes. Well, to many, including me, Deen’s illness is no surprise. […]
MoreInstead of serving store-bought snacks high in calories, fat, and sodium, try preparing healthier snacks at your Super Bowl party. Check out the healthy Super Bowl recipes below from EatingWell. You’re sure to score winning points with your guests! (photo courtesy of EatingWell.com) Southwestern Layered Bean Dip (photo courtesy of EatingWell.com) Boneless Buffalo Wings (photo […]
MoreThis week will bring national attention to folic acid: a necessary vitamin for the prevention of birth defects. Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy can greatly reduce the risk of birth defects, including spina bifada, in a baby’s brain and spinal cord . The Centers for Disease Control recommends that child-bearing women need 400 […]
MoreMy new year is off to a healthy start! I prepared my first salad of 2012. I broke my Sunday tradition of preparing a time-consuming meal and instead prepared a simple salad — took all of about 25 minutes from start to finish. I decided to top my salad with baked salmon. Since fresh salmon […]
MoreOne of the nice things about working at the Centers for Disease Control is exposure to lots of useful health information, resources and tools. I found some neat 2012 calendars targeted to men, women, and communities, with healthy messages for eating healthy, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging medical checkups. These calendars can be printed and […]
MoreWith the new year approaching, I’m on alert for any new information or resources that will help me to stay focused on my healthy eating resolutions for 2012. Eating healthy, while dining, can become a challenge. I was happy to stumble upon the National Restaurant Association’s survey of professional chefs, and their top menu trends […]
MoreThe holidays can bring more than just happiness and joy; extra pounds can become an uninvited guest. If you’re hosting holiday parties, help your guests eat healthier by serving healthy holiday appetizers. One of my favorite appetizers is a smoked salmon and cream cheese spread. This appetizer is very easy to prepare, and always gets […]
MoreNo, that’s not a typo! Chili cooking is what you smell in my house today. I love when the cooler weather comes; it’s perfect for making those one-pot meals, like chili. Since my family doesn’t eat red meat, I make chili with ground turkey. We also don’t like kidney beans, so I use small, white […]
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