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...]
26 Simple Ideas to Cut Calories and Still Eat a Healthy Balanced Meal
Managing calories is part of healthy weight management. Here are 26 simple ideas on ways to cut calories. Pick 1 or 2 you are ready to try. DON"T SKIP MEALS. BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL. That's what it takes. 26 Simple Strategies to Cut Calories Plan meals. Pack snacks to have on hand. Make a grocery list. Don't grocery shop while hungry. Get rid of unhealthy foods in your environment. Eat less by paying attention to your hunger level and stop eating when satisfied. Use a smaller plate (9 inch is reasonable). When eating out, take 1/2 home. Use a device for … [Read more...]
