A simple step toward feeling better and living well Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important ways to protect your heart. It is not only about appearance. It is about improving how you feel, move, and function each day. Carrying extra weight can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure,… Read More »
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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
May 27, 2026 at 5:19 am
A simple way to support heart health every day Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber while naturally low in calories. Eating more of them can help support healthy blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Adding more produce to your meals does not have to… Read More »
Seasonal Produce – Fall and Winter
September 29, 2023 at 2:52 pm
The cookouts, corn on the cob and fresh fruits of summertime may be history for another year, but fresh-food fans need not fret. The fall harvest season brings a whole new assortment of delicious and heart-healthy fresh fruit and vegetables. Apples, pears, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are fresh in the market – or in your garden…. Read More »
Heart Healthy Recipes Perfect for a Holiday Brunch or Any Meal
December 20, 2019 at 11:20 am
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 »
Holiday Healthy Eating
November 20, 2019 at 1:44 pm
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 »
Eat Healthy on a Budget by Planning Ahead
September 18, 2019 at 10:00 am
Eating healthy – lots of fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains – doesn’t have to be more expensive. If you shop smart and plan ahead, you’ll be surprised at how much goodness you can haul without breaking the bank. The reality is, many of those ready-made, super-fast, prepackaged foods actually cost MORE than… Read More »
Your heart-healthy recipes will taste even better with seasonal produce
August 26, 2019 at 7:00 am
How the Heart-Check Food Certification Program Works
June 5, 2018 at 2:49 pm
The Heart-Check mark makes it easy to spot heart-healthy foods in the grocery store or when dining out. Simply look for the name of the American Heart Association along with our familiar red heart with a white check mark on the package or menu. But not all red hearts you see are from the American… Read More »
Managing Blood Pressure with a Heart-Healthy Diet
May 4, 2018 at 6:56 pm
What are the benefits of heart-healthy eating? Eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, stroke and other health threats. Aim to eat a diet that’s rich in: Fruits Vegetables Whole-grains Low-fat dairy products Skinless poultry and fish Nuts and legumes Non-tropical vegetable oils Limit: Saturated and… Read More »
Craving a cup of joe? What does the research say about coffee and your health?
May 1, 2018 at 4:09 pm
Coffee. Cup of joe. Java. No matter what you call it, millions of people worldwide wake up and fuel their day with it. And though consumers might be jittery about the recent court battle in California over cancer warnings, experts say most of the science actually indicates coffee could have health benefits. “The overall picture is… Read More »