Thinking about taking better care of your heart? Changing how you eat can make a big difference. If your goal is to reduce how much fat you take in, here are a few tips to make it easier and more delicious!
Some say eating chocolate feels like being in love, so it’s no wonder it has become one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts! If you’re lucky enough to receive a gift of chocolate, you can enjoy it guilt-free. Why? Studies have shown that just one ounce of dark chocolate a day can actually be beneficial to your health—so feel free to splurge now and then!
Here are simple lifestyle changes you can make every day that will not only keep your heart healthy – you’ll improve your overall physical and emotional health, too. In honor of American Heart Month, we’ve included some suggestions for getting started on the road to heart health. Continue Reading 5 Healthy Heart Tips
Every January, more than 80% of Americans vow to change their eating and exercise habits — and less than a third follow through! Changing lifelong habits can be a struggle — especially when we try to conform to a schedule or plan that we’ve been told is the “right” one.
Everyone from Oprah to the Mayo Clinic touts the health benefits of whole grains, and with good reason. They’re excellent sources of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and they’re low in fat, too. But what exactly are whole grains, and how can we be sure we’re getting enough in our diets? Continue Reading Getting Whole Grains in Your Diet