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Ring in the New Year with Heart Healthy Habits

  Happy New Year! Start the new year with a plan to stay heart healthy. Not sure where to start? These heart healthy New Year’s resolutions will keep you on the right track all year long.     Drink More Water A recent National Institute of Health study indicated that a diet with excess sugar… Read More »


Heart Healthy Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Brunch or Any Meal

Holidays can wreck havoc on healthy eating. These heart healthy recipes would be perfect additions to a holiday brunch or meal. Turkey Bacon and Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust Serves 5 Cooking spray 2 cups grated sweet potato (from about 1 medium sweet potato) 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil 1 medium yellow onion,… Read More »


COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS

During frigid weather seniors are at a higher risk for accidents, injuries and other emergencies, especially if they still drive. Other threats include furnace failures, power outages, isolation, hypothermia and dehydration. If you are a senior, have an elderly family member or close friend that lives independently, here are some important cold weather safety tips… Read More »


Allspice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon-Sauteed Apples and Cilantro Rice plus Apple Bread Pudding

ALLSPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CINNAMON-SAUTÉED APPLES AND CILANTRO RICE Serves 4 As promised another heart healthy holiday meal recipe to keep you Healthy For Good! Delicious and juicy pork tenderloin with tasty cilantro rice and decadent apple bread pudding Pork Tenderloin 1 1-pound pork tenderloin,all visible fat discarded 1 teaspoon ground allspice ¼ teaspoon pepper… Read More »


Cold Weather Safety Tips

The teeth-chattering cold is here and it’s nothing to laugh about. Cold weather extremes can be dangerous. Follow these important cold weather safety tips for you, your family, and pets when the mercury and wind chills drop. Minimize outside activities, particularly the elderly and very young. Dress in layers. Several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing… Read More »


Healthy Roasted Turkey and Vegetables

MOM’S ROASTED TURKEY WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND ASPARAGUS Serves 8 Roasted Turkey 1 12-pound fresh or frozen turkey, thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning, crumbled 1 tablespoon canola or corn oil 1 teaspoon pepper 2 to 3 medium ribs of celery, coarsely chopped 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup), coarsely chopped 1 small… Read More »


Holiday Healthy Eating

The holidays are all about family, fun and food! Below are some great tips to help you celebrate the season without putting your healthy habits on hold. Watch our website later this week for heart healthy holiday meal recipes. HEALTHY EATING Here are some simple ways you and your family can eat healthy. Learn more… Read More »


Why is physical activity so important for health and wellbeing?

There are so many reasons why regular activity boosts your health. 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 of life? … Read More »


Apples with Almond-Apricot Sauce

Apple harvest is winding down! Now is the time to use our local apples for this perfect treat on a chilly fall day! Baked apples are always a treat, but coring whole apples can be a hassle. Just buy larger apples and cut them in half! Then all you have to do is scoop out… Read More »


Know the facts about heart disease

What is heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 600,000 Americans die of heart disease each year. That’s one in every four deaths in this country. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which… Read More »


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