9 foods that lower cholesterol and decrease inflammation (+ must try recipe)
The key component of a diet to lower cholesterol is a plant-rich eating plan. Include plenty of whole fruits and vegetables, unrefined whole grains, and protein mostly from plants. Aim for at least 75% plants and no more than 25% animals. This style of eating is...
Mediterranean Pizza
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Mediterranean Diet and it’s link to heart health. The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and monounsaturated fats (olive oil). Those that follow a Mediterranean Diet have a reduced their risk of...
5 Healthy Grilling Tips + easy recipes you can try today
September might be right around the corner but it’s still BBQ season. Let’s talk about healthy grill recipes and cook-out tips. CHOOSE HEALTHIER PROTEINS Skinless chicken breast, lean ground poultry, and fish are the healthier choices. The good fats in fish like...
5 Quick Meal Planning Tips (plus recipes to get you started)
Do you struggle with getting a nutritious family dinner on the table during the week? It’s not always easy to accomplish this with our busy schedules, but it is possible. Here are 5 tips from busy parents about how they are successful at preparing and serving...
Slow Cooker Barley and Bean Soup
The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adults eat at least half their grains as whole grains – that’s at least 3 to 5 servings of whole grains every day. The average American eats less than one daily serving of whole grains, and some...
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