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Tag Archives: American Heart Month

Three Things to Eat for Better Heart Health

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Hannah Koschnitzke

Heart disease has a huge impact on Americans. Nearly half of us are at risk for heart disease, and one in every four deaths is caused by it—making heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States.

The good news: what we eat can help decrease our risk for heart disease or help us manage an existing condition. These three simple guidelines can help you protect your heart:

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Posted in Food Is Medicine | Tagged American Heart Month, cholesterol, fiber, heart disease, heart health, heart healthy, omega 3, salt, sodium, unsaturated fats

Five Ways to Eat Less Salt (Without Sacrificing Flavor!)

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Meghan Perkins

We’ve all heard how important it is to reduce the amount of salt we consume. Eating too much salt can increase blood pressure, which puts unnecessary stress on our hearts, arteries, and kidneys.

However, we’ve also heard that salt is the key to making our food taste good. 

The truth is, there are lots of other ways to season your food, too! While a good pinch of salt is certainly okay every now and then, here are a five things you can try to reduce the sodium in your diet:

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Posted in Food Is Medicine | Tagged American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, heart healthy, Kevin Giles, low salt, low sodium, Meghan Perkins, National Nutrition Month, salt

Eat for your Heart

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Meghan Perkins

What we eat has a huge impact on our cardiovascular health. When we choose foods wisely, they can help decrease our risk for heart disease or better manage an existing condition.

Try just one or two of these changes and you’ll be on your way to a heart-healthy lifestyle! Continue reading →

Posted in Food Is Medicine | Tagged American Heart Month, cholesterol, exercise, fat, fiber, healthy fat, heart disease, heart healthy, inflammation, Kevin Giles, low sodium, Meghan Perkins, omega 3, salt, saturated fat, trans fat, unsaturated fat, whole grain

Heart-Healthy Fat and Where to Find It

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Meghan Perkins

Eating heart-healthy fats and avoiding not-so-healthy fats when cooking and eating can help you maintain a healthy heart.

Fats to Eat

Heart-healthy fats like unsaturated fats have an anti-inflammatory effect, decrease bad LDL cholesterol, and increase good LDL cholesterol: all good for our heart-health. Unsaturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature and can be found in: Continue reading →

Posted in Food Is Medicine | Tagged American Heart Month, cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, fat, healthy fat, heart disease, inflammation, Kevin Giles, Meghan Perkins, omega 3, saturated fat, trans fat, unsaturated fat

February is American Heart Month

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Meghan Perkins

Each year, February is dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases like strokes, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America for both men and women. The good news is that, in many cases, it can be prevented through lifestyle changes. The American Heart Association estimates that 80 percent of deaths related to cardiovascular disease can be prevented with education and action to reduce risk factors. 1 Continue reading →

Posted in Food Is Medicine | Tagged American Heart Month, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart, heart healthy, Meghan Perkins, stroke
February is American Heart Month

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