Question: Nuts are considered a good snack, do they have to be raw? I like roasted and salted cashews, but is it better to eat them raw? Heather: Nuts are considered a healthy snack because they are full of fiber and antioxidants. While they are high in both calories and fat, nuts have high amounts of monounsaturated fats, which lower... Read more
Question: I know that oatmeal is good for you, but does it have to be plain or can it be flavored? (e.g. maple syrup flavor) Heather: Yes, flavored oatmeal will provide the heart health benefits that come from eating foods that are high in soluble fiber. However, be careful because many of the flavored oatmeal varieties on the market are... Read more
Last week I wrote about how to host a healthy backyard cookout, even more important is how to host a get together that is safe. Summer picnics and cookouts are common sources of food poisoning. Hot summer weather can help food-borne bacteria multiply quickly, spoiling food and causing illness. Proper food preparation,... Read more
Summer is officially here and with it comes picnics, cookouts and parties. And while those events are full of fun, they are also full of high calorie, high fat foods like greasy burgers, fried chicken, potato salad and coleslaw.
These foods may be traditional and... Read more
Long associated with overall heart health including helping your body maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, Omega-3 fatty acids have also been found to lower blood pressure.
A new research study in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart... Read more
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