Healthy Snacking With Nuts
Packed with healthy fats, fiber, protein, and micronutrients, nuts are fabulous way to snack healthy and reduce LDL cholesterol levels!
Fight Inflammation with Food!
“Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet you can fight off inflammation for good.”
Click on the link to open the article and learn what foods cause or exacerbate inflammation, and which ones help to reduce it!:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation
Healthy Heart Tip #1: Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure results from stiff, inflexible arteries. Exercise boosts blood circulation by up to 25%, encouraging blood vessels to expand slightly and become more flexible. |
Nitric oxide is also produced which relaxes and widens blood vessels.
Both aerobic and strength training can lower blood pressure. Those with over 130/80 mmHg can see between 5 and 7 points in systolic pressure, which is similar to the reduction people experience from taking a blood pressure drug!
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #17: Cook!
Cooking nutritious foods is a great way to get in touch with the foods you eat and break the chain of unhealthy eating habits. You may be surprised just how fun, rewarding, and delicious healthy can be!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or our Blog for the healthy Recipe of the Week, posted at the beginning of each week. Here are some great ideas to get you started, from A Couple Cooks:
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #16:
Slow down during meals.
Take the time to savor every bite you take. You’ll be less likely to overeat and more likely to enjoy your meal. This helps prevent midday and evening snacking, as you won’t be left looking around for more because you didn’t enjoy what you ate at your meal!