If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you'll want to find treats that you can enjoy regularly that won't raise your blood cholesterol or blood pressure. Sure, you can treat yourself to birthday cake or a special dessert once in a while, but it's smart to [...]
Do you love nuts? Nuts are a healthy food to include in your diet. As plant foods, they are naturally cholesterol-free. Studies have shown that including nuts in the diet is good for your heart and brain. Of course they're also tasty, so it's easy to add them [...]
Another year, two more "other" teams. I'm not too jazzed about this year's Super Bowl, so I'm not even picking a team. But face it, for many folks, Super Bowl Sunday = Party Food. If you are attending or hosting a Super Bowl Party, here are some quick [...]
My husband has been an avid cyclist and triathlete for years. He won many races, and never spent money on a fancy energy or protein bar, or supplements, to do it. In addition to regular training, good food (hello - he's married to me) and good hydration, some of the [...]
Courtesy of artemisphoto via freedigitalimages.net Omega-3 fatty acids are essential. Omega-3s help control blood clotting and build cell membranes in the brain. Since our bodies don't produce them, we need to get them from food. They're found in fatty fish such as salmon, lake trout, sardines, and [...]
freedigitalphotos.net It's Heart Month, and it's a good idea to gradually add more heart-healthy foods to your overall diet. One strategy is to choose well at snack time! Of course tried and true "health foods" like fresh fruits and veggies are always a great snack to [...]