When it comes to simple ways to be healthy, walking is all the rage. Follow these tips getting started and learn more about fitness walking with the AHA. You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest! For most people, it’s safe, easy to stick with, and low-… Read More »
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Why is physical activity so important for health and wellbeing?
May 5, 2017 at 2:56 pm
There are so many reasons why regular activity boosts your health. Read to learn what those are and how you can incorporate exercise into your day. We know that staying active is one of the best ways to keep our bodies healthy. But did you know it can also improve your overall well-being and quality… Read More »
Get Real About Getting Active
May 5, 2017 at 2:53 pm
Making resolutions is easy, but like most things in life, consistent follow through is what creates results and sustains positive change. People of all ages and abilities benefit from being more active. Here are some strategies to help you stick with your physical activity goals after New Year’s resolutions begin to fade and old habits… Read More »
Don’t fry! Give Healthy Cooking Methods a Try
March 25, 2017 at 2:39 pm
Learn how to prepare and cook meals at home to have better control over the nutritional content of the foods you eat. You can also save money. Want to bring out all the natural flavor and nutrition of your colorful fruits and veggies and lean proteins? Instead of smothering them in flour,… Read More »
Chipotle Chicken Bowls with Cilantro-Lime Quinoa
March 25, 2017 at 2:37 pm
This Mexican, Simple Cooking with Heart recipe for smoky chicken bowls make for a substantial dinner or even an easily-transported work lunch. Just layer into a Mason jar or a plastic/ glass storage container for a portable meal. Also note that the chicken can be marinated for up to 24 hours. … Read More »
Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Dietary Fiber
March 25, 2017 at 2:35 pm
Despite all the current fuss over carbs and gluten, breads, cereals and pastas are comfort foods. And you can find a better-for-you choice if you know what to look for. First, the basics. There are two types of grain products: Whole Grains contain the entire grain – the bran, germ and endosperm. (TMI, right?)… Read More »
Sneaking More Vegetables into Meals
March 25, 2017 at 2:33 pm
We all know we need to be eating more veggies. Some of us love them and eat them at every meal. And then there are those of us who can’t stomach the thought of chomping on something green that looks like a tree. And no, we’re not talking about four-year-olds — we mean adults, too!… Read More »
Keeping a Healthy Body Weight
March 25, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Maintaining your ideal body weight is tough, no matter where you are in your weight loss journey. Use these tips to set yourself up for success. About 70% of American adults are overweight, and more than one-third are obese. This means higher risk for many serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure,… Read More »
Avoiding tobacco best way to avoid disease, researchers find
March 25, 2017 at 2:30 pm
Getting adults to quit smoking and preventing kids from ever starting are the best defenses against heart disease, stroke and other diseases, according to a new study. Experts’ rankings of the top 28 evidence-based preventive services that healthcare providers could offer were released Monday in a study conducted by the National Commission on Prevention Priorities and… Read More »
Women with mild heart blockage report poorer health, more anxiety and negativity
March 25, 2017 at 2:28 pm
Women with mild heart blockage have poorer health and more anxiety and negative outlooks than men with the same condition, according to new research. In non-obstructive coronary artery disease, the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart is partially restricted. The blockage of coronary arteries is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and… Read More »