Hopefully you shed a salty tear over your dozen roses, chocolate covered strawberries or breakfast in bed on Valentine’s Day this month, but that might be all the salt you should see during National Heart Month. Sodium (salt) can be an enemy of the heart if you are not careful. If you have high blood… Read More 5 Salty Facts for Your Heart
Happy Heart Health Month! Most people have been told to limit their egg intake or maybe even eliminate it all together because the cholesterol and fat are bad for your heart! But the reality is that the egg is incredible for you, packed with nutrients that your body needs! The new 2020 Dietary Guidelines confirm… Read More 5 Reasons to Say “YES” to the Egg!
Valentine’s Day is here! With this sweet holiday comes lots of extra added sugars and calories, but not to worry, you can indulge and enjoy without going overboard. A few smart choices and you won’t feel guilty the next day. So, indulge this Valentine’s Day guilt free with these 5 tips. Fondue the healthier way!… Read More 5 Tips for a Nutrient-Rich Valentine’s Day
It’s National Heart Month and an important time consider the foods you should be eating and actions you should be taking on a regular basis to improve your heart health. So many people think, “That could never happen to me!” However, the choices you make today will affect the life you live in 10, 15,… Read More High-5 Your Heart
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of men AND women in the US? In fact, one in three people die of heart disease every year! That is approximately one person every minute! Even one is too many and there are nutrition and exercise things you can do to make your heart… Read More 5 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier
Did you know that many of the leading causes of death in the United States are preventable via healthy eating and exercise? Just think, your decisions can help lower your risk of diseases like heart disease, certain types of cancers and diabetes. Having a nutrient-rich diet including fruits, vegetables, lean protein, healthy fat, dairy and… Read More 5 Swaps for Your Kitchen and Your Waist Size
Winter has a way of making us eat more, and not just more, but more high calorie foods. Creamy soups, breads, fancy warm coffee drinks, etc. appeal to our senses with the cold air all around. And…wearing baggy clothes like sweatpants and big jackets often hide that we might be gaining a pound or two… Read More 5 Tips to Get Sweatpants Free this Winter
Kicking 2022 into high gear and wondering what the key is to a strong, energy-filled workout? Fuel-Workout-Refuel-Repeat. No matter if you are a mom chasing kids or an everyday exerciser training for your fist half-marathon, the message is the same: You need to fuel and refuel to train hard and recover appropriately. Most people have… Read More 5 Ways to Refuel Your 2022 Workout
It’s a new year, and that means a New Year’s Resolution has probably creeped its way into your mind, but recalling previous New Year’s Resolutions leave you feeling disappointed. There may be some science behind that. It has been proven that goals are more likely achieved when they are action plans, rather than outcomes. Changing… Read More Snap into Your New Year’s Resolution with this Technique
Let’s face it the holidays can be a doozy when it comes to calories! It’s dark earlier in the day, there’s a chill in the air, we crave comfort food and desserts are in abundance. Things are glazed, salted and drizzled every time you turn around. It’s not to say you can’t enjoy some of… Read More 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Holidays
