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Quiz yourself on your knowledge of heart health! 1. How many Americans die from heart disease each year? A) 20,000 B) 75,000 C) 350,000 D) 900,000 2. As salt intake increases, so does your blood pressure. Which food is high in sodium? A) Potato chips B) Cereal C) Cookies D) Cheese E) All of the… Read More »

  There are going to be days when you just don’t want to go to the gym. It might be raining, snowing or it might just be darn right cold. There are a lot of exercises that you can do at home to get an efficient and challenging workout on those days. Here is a quick… Read More »

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans: on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to recently published data from the American Heart Association. Along with healthy lifestyle choices, what you eat can have a big effect on your heart health. Here are 4 of the worst foods to eat for… Read More »

In this Tex-Mex-seasoned stuffed delicata squash recipe we swap out half of the ground beef you’d normally use for bulgur to reduce saturated fat without skimping on the amount of stuffing. Serve with a mixed green salad with cilantro vinaigrette. Dietary Info: Low Calorie | High Fiber | Egg Free Health Info: Heart Healthy | Healthy Immunity… Read More »

Breakfast (255 calories) Egg & Tomato Tortilla • 1 corn tortilla • 1 large egg, cooked in 1/4 tsp. olive oil or coat pan with a thin layer of cooking spray (1-second spray). Season with a pinch of pepper. • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved Top tortilla with egg and tomatoes. • 1 medium banana A.M. Snack (109… Read More »

Tons of spice, corn and bell pepper give this healthy one-pot chicken chili recipe Southwestern flair. Serve with your favorite hot sauce and tortilla chips.     Dietary Info: Egg Free | Nut Free | Soy Free | Gluten Free Health Info: Healthy Aging | Healthy Immunity | Heart Healthy Total Prep Time: 40 mins      … Read More »

Breakfast (266 calories) Banana Oatmeal • 1/3 cup rolled oats, cooked in 2/3 cup milk • 1 medium banana, sliced Cook oats and top with banana and a pinch of cinnamon. A.M. Snack (136 calories) • 1 cup blueberries • 1 Tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted almonds Lunch (308 calories) Tuna & White Bean Salad • 1/2 cup canned white… Read More »

The smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad recipe are a tasty match for the creamy cilantro dressing. Dietary Info: Gluten Free | Egg Free | High Fiber Health Info: Heart Healthy | Healthy Immunity | Healthy Blood Pressure Total Prep Time: 50 mins Ingredients Salad Dressing 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 3… Read More »

Breakfast (288 calories) Blueberry & Almond Yogurt Parfait • 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup blueberries • 1 1/2 Tbsp. slivered almonds Top yogurt with blueberries and almonds. • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe A.M. Snack (13 calories) • 1/2 bell pepper, sliced Lunch (336 calories) Toaster-Oven Tostadas • 2 corn tortillas • 1/2 cup canned… Read More »

Breakfast (270 calories) White Bean & Avocado Toast • 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted • 1/2 avocado, mashed • 1/4 cup canned white beans, rinsed and mashed Top toast with mashed avocado and white beans. Season with a pinch each of kosher salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. A.M. Snack (50 calories) • 2 medium carrots Lunch (341… Read More »