Want to Improve your Heart Health? Switch Fats! I love to simplify healthy eating for a healthy heart. As this is Heart Month, I decided to share some easy “tweaks” to your diet that you can make to help protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. What better time to learn how to alter your fat intake to improve your Heart Health. But first, here’s a mini lesson on cholesterol in your body. Cholesterol is manufactured in your liver. You also get it in animal foods such as meat, poultry and shellfish; as well as full-fat dairy products like cheese, … [Read more...]
Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
With Florida strawberries in peak season and at a great price, I'm sharing one of my favorite Strawberry Salad recipes. I got this Strawberry Salad recipe from Cooking Light years ago. Cooking Light is a great source of quick and healthy recipes. Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, and packed with other antioxidants and nutrients like potassium, folate and fiber. While low in calories, and naturally sweet, they are a great addition to any plate. I've substituted baby spinach for the romaine lettuce when I've had spinach on hand and it's just as good. Substituting Splenda … [Read more...]
