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Tips for a Healthy Heart this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with yourself. February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to focus on heart healthy habits. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but your risk of developing heart disease can be greatly reduced through diet and exercise. Try one new heart healthy
Read moreThis 4th of July weekend, substitute plain, non-fat Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in your potato salad. Healthy and delicious!
Read moreSpring-into-Summer Salad
It’s the season for fava beans!
Pick some up from your local farmer’s market and mix with arugula, parmesan, white beans, and fresh basil and parsley for a refreshing spring-into-summer salad. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Asparagus in season!
Asparagus make a delicious addition to your dinner menu this week – they’re just coming into season! Mix chopped, blanched asparagus with whole wheat pasta, white beans, goat cheese lemon zest and olive oil for a tangy, Spring entree.
Read moreA Healthy, Spicey Topper
The best sour cream alternative for Mexican food…mix non-fat, plain Greek yogurt with Siracha or your favorite hot sauce. Use to top fish tacos, fajitas, tostadas or taco salad.
Read moreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
In honor of National Nutrition Month (the month of March) try one new healthful habit each week. If you don’t already eat breakfast, now is the time to start! Aim for a breakfast that has protein and whole grains or fruit (the winning combo to keep you fuller longer), such as oatmeal with walnuts and chopped apples,
Read moreHelp your Heart with Soy
Add soy protein into your diet for a heart-healthy meatless meal. This versatile food contains fiber, vitamins and minerals and has been shown to help lower triglycerides.
Recipe idea: Combine boiled edamame (shelled and frozen), black beans and chopped red bell pepper with 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon olive oil and salt and pepper
Pile on the pomegranates
Pomegranate seeds are a great way to spice up your usual weekday salad. Mix together some fresh spinach (or arugula), toasted walnuts, crumbled goat cheese and pomegranate seeds with some balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Pomegranates are packed with healthful phytochemicals and some studies show that the nutrients in pomegranates might help to
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