Congratulations to these volunteers, who are celebrating their Project Angel Heart anniversary this month! We are grateful for your ongoing service.
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How to Read a Nutrition Facts Panel for Sodium Content
Eating too much salt can increase blood pressure, which puts unnecessary stress on our hearts, arteries, and kidneys. But when we eat something we didn’t cook ourselves, it’s hard to know how much salt it contains! Here’s an easy guide for reading the nutrition facts panel to identify sodium content: Continue reading
Kirkpatrick Bank “Pies it Forward” For People in Need
What are we thankful for this year? So many things! We’re thankful for our volunteers, the donors who provide financial support, and a giving community. We’re thankful that we have access to healthy food and a network of health care providers who recognize the value of nutrition for their patients. And we’re thankful for pie!
Yep, we’re thankful for pie. Why? Because pie brings people together, inspires happiness, and, at Project Angel Heart, pie also helps fund medically tailored meals for people who are critically ill. Continue reading
7 Ways to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Guest post by Jihan Boughman, dietetic intern at Metropolitan State University of Denver
1. Put Healthy Food Front and Center
Avoid snacks before dinner or put out only healthy, low calorie snacks like fresh fruit and a vegetable tray with hummus. Position yourself out of reach of food while socializing to avoid mindless snacking.
2. Drink Water Before Eating
Even though water contains no calories, it fills up your stomach, helping you to feel full with less food. Continue reading
Behind the Scenes in the Project Angel Heart Kitchen
Project Angel Heart’s chef and volunteers chop, stir, scoop, bake, blend, clean, and pack daily to prepare 1,200 nutritious meals each day.
Want to come see us in action? We’d love to take you on a tour! Contact Brandy Brogan at bbrogan@projectangelheart.org or 303.830.0202 to schedule.
