Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news about heart disease is that it is largely preventable.
The heart is a muscle designed to circulate blood throughout the body. Like any muscle, it benefits from regular exercise. A healthy and active lifestyle will help keep the heart strong.
We can also have a huge impact on our heart’s health by choosing foods that encourage circulation, are low in unhealthy fats, and reduce the amount of cholesterol circulating in our arteries.
Salmon is one of those foods. Wild salmon is an excellent source of omega-3s, and it can help to lower LDL levels and reduce the plaque deposits in blood vessels that contribute to heart disease. The following recipe includes another heart healthy food, avocado. Avocado is rich in heart-healthy potassium, folate, and oleic acid, while grapefruits add vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that aids in reducing cholesterol levels. Continue reading “Dinner Tonight: Baked Salmon Salad”
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Cutting meat out of your diet even once a week can have positive effects on your health, particularly your heart health. Since February is American Heart Month, we are going to offer a heart-healthy recipe every week.
The importance of probiotics is becoming more evident and the use of fermented foods is a great way to get healthy bacteria in your system. Research shows that a probiotic-rich diet has numerous health benefits, from enhancing your digestive and cardiovascular health to having a positive effect on your mood.
Nutritionists will tell you that your diet should be colorful! The brighter the color, the deeper the hue, the more nutrients a fruit or vegetable will have, and therefore it will be better for you. Cauliflower does not follow this rule. This pale member of the brassica family (think broccoli and Brussels sprouts) contains vitamins C, E, and K, carotenoids, fiber, and a variety of minerals. And although the creamy white version of this cruciferous vegetable is what you are probably most familiar with, it also comes in purple and green, adding even more nutritional oomph to this already nutrient-dense vegetable.
