Category: Heart Health

Desserts, Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy kitchen, Heart Health

Secrets to Cooking Healthy, Soul Food for Thanksgiving

There are two things synonymous with traditional soul food: flavorful and unhealthy. While eating a soul food meal can leave you in a state of immense satisfaction; a daily diet of food high in sodium, sugar, and fat will put you at risk for developing a chronic illness such as: high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. The secret to cooking healthy, soul food is all … Continue reading Secrets to Cooking Healthy, Soul Food for Thanksgiving

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Health and Wellness, healthy kitchen, Heart Health, Recipe Ideas, vegetables, vegetarian

Easy Ways to Eat Healthy; Even When You Hate Cooking

I’ll admit that I’m a foodie. I love cook books, watching cooking shows, playing Diner Dash, and writing about cooking. Despite the fact that I love cooking, there are moments when I don’t want to cook, which is usually after I’ve worked my 9-to-5 and driven 45 minutes in traffic. The one nice thing about my drive home is having the time to think of … Continue reading Easy Ways to Eat Healthy; Even When You Hate Cooking

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Burgers, Grilling Ideas, Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Heart Health, Recipe Ideas, Turkey

Get the Skinny on Burgers!

Is the burger the “star”attraction at your cookout? Do you put a lot of effort into buying the best beef, the soft white buns and all the fixins. You and your guests may think that a barbecue wouldn’t be the same without a great American burger. You may not know, but your average burger can also pack on a whole lot of calories. Sorry to … Continue reading Get the Skinny on Burgers!

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Heart Health, Salads, vegetarian

Pump Up Your Salad!

In last week’s post, I talked about the health benefits of eating salad, and the nutritional value of various vegetables used in salads. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get healthy, eating salad is the way to go! But, did you know that you can ‘Pump Up’ the health benefits of your salad even more, by adding other foods rich in protein. So, in … Continue reading Pump Up Your Salad!

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Don’t Believe the Hype! What Fast Food Menus Don’t Reveal

Everyone seems to be on the healthy track these days; even fast food restaurants. Menus that have long advertised foods high in trans fats, sodium, and calories are now graced with seemingly healthier choices. But, are they healthier? We, as consumers, rely on food producers and merchants to be transparent when it comes to the production and selling of foods. Honesty, is the least we … Continue reading Don’t Believe the Hype! What Fast Food Menus Don’t Reveal

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Healthy Snacks, Heart Health, Uncategorized, vegetables, vegetarian

Take Baby Steps Towards Healthy Eating

If you’ve been thinking a lot about eating healthier, but can’t seem to find the discipline to do so, then try working towards healthy eating by taking baby steps. Instead of being so critical of yourself for not having the strength to just jump in, move towards your ultimate goal one step at a time. It is more important that you reach the goal of … Continue reading Take Baby Steps Towards Healthy Eating

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Health and Wellness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy kitchen, Heart Health, Uncategorized

Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Food?

Before you buy that box of macaroni and cheese, or that frozen pizza, ask yourself if you really know what’s hiding in your food? The answer is probably No. Many of us are not aware of how to read food labels or what ingredients we need to avoid. Many frozen and processed foods contain unhealthy amounts of sodium, sugar, and fat. High levels of these … Continue reading Do You Know What’s Hiding in Your Food?

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Health and Wellness, Heart Health

Laugh a Day, May Keep Heart Attack Away!

I love a good laugh! There’s nothing like a side-aching, eye-tearing, hearty laugh. After a long, stressful day at work, my husband and I always get in a good laugh, during dinner, with one of our favorite comedy shows. A couple episodes of Martin, and we’ve had our fix for the day. We’ve all heard the term “Laughter is the best medicine.” Laughter not only … Continue reading Laugh a Day, May Keep Heart Attack Away!

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