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It’s much easier fighting against a formidable enemy that you can see. But, what if the enemy is invisible and hiding in your food. That enemy is sodium! Too much sodium, in your food, can lead to high-blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for stroke and heart attack. Not to mention that high-blood […]
MoreIn honor of Black History Month, I’d like to focus on why it’s important to eat and prepare healthy, soul food. When you think of soul food, you usually think of foods that are fried, high in trans fats, sugars, and calories. Rightly so; traditional soul foods are prepared with lard, butter, white sugar, fatty […]
MoreLet’s face it, many times our family and friends have a lot of influence over us. We tend to make decisions based on what they think and feel. Growing up, my family was no exception. They tried to discourage me from adopting a vegetarian diet. Eating soul food high in sodium, sugar, and bad fats […]
MoreEveryone 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 […]
MoreBefore 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 […]
MoreFor Valentine’s Day, are you planning on cooking your loved one a fabulous meal, or surprising them with dinner out at their favorite restaurant? If so, make your meal an even healthier Valentine’s gift by choosing low-sodium ingredients and entrees. Why does lower-sodium matter? High-sodium diets contribute to high blood pressure, which can lead to […]
MoreIn 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 […]
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