5 Healthy Cook-Out Tips (+ decadent grilled dessert recipes)
Can you believe it’s August already? As usually, the summer is flying by. There’s only one more month (yikes!) before the official end to summer. What have you been up to this summer? I’ve been spending time outdoors hiking in the woods of New...
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...
Recipe for Spaghetti Squash: It’s Good For Your Heart!
Here’s a bit about my family history. Perhaps you can relate. I have a strong history of heart disease in my immediate family. My dad had high blood pressure much of his adult life and passed away from a stroke some years ago. My mom is elderly and has various...
5 Tips for Mindful Eating
In two days from now, it will be Thanksgiving. Do you have a plan for eating? Will you count up your calories and attempt to stick to your diet; or will you throw caution to the wind and stuff yourself because it’s only one day? Why not give this a try instead?...
Health benefits of pumpkin (+ Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe)
It’s that time of year when we become obsessed with pumpkin – pumpkin lattes, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin pancakes. And why not? Pumpkin is both savory and sweet making it the perfect addition for many recipes; and it’s very healthy. Five reasons to...
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