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For those of you enjoying the long weekend, I hope it’s been great! Since February is heart month, I’m sharing some heart-smart foods you might be overlooking. Though oatmeal gets a lot of attention, many foods can help keep your heart in tip-top shape. Here are a few you might not be eating. Lentils, Beans, and…
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Brimming with heart healthy fats, this recipe combines omega 3 rich salmon with creamy avocado and tart grapefruit for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. I blogged this Grapefruit Glazed Salmon Taco recipe over on the Fannetastic Food blog today. The subject is omega 3 fats and why you should be eating them. As I mentioned…
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I hope you had a great Mother’s Day weekend. I got to spend time with my sweet Grandmother who has Alzheimer’s disease. With her in mind, I thought I’d share some info on the Mediterranean Diet. Research shows that following a Mediterranean Diet rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables and wine with…
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Known as the silent killer, hypertension (or high blood pressure), affects 1 in 3 adults in the United States. It’s a major contributor to heart disease, stroke and kidney failure. It affects every single part of the body… yes guys, EVERY part of the body. Here are some strategies to help you get your blood…
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While breast cancer gets a lot of attention in the media and is certainly a concern, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and a leading cause of disability among women. Heart disease risk varies with age. If you are in your 20s and 30s, consider this your…
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