Posts Tagged ‘#hearthealth’
International Women’s Day (A Day Late)…For My HeartSisters
I know I’m a day late for International Women’s Day but I didn’t want to ignore this important day. I am going to acknowledge the occasion by talking about some of my (s)heroes. A little background In 2018, I had the honor and pleasure of an invitation to become a WomenHeart champion. I received my…
Read MoreFish With Artichoke Sauce
I found this to be a delicious change from the normal grilled fish typically make. It was easy and satisfying and it will be in the rotation. And…no slow cooker was involved. The key to success in home cooking is often using what you have in the house. I didn’t have to shop for any…
Read MoreTofu Falafel
As I mentioned in an earlier blog post, soy has protective qualities for your heart and tofu is one of the better versions of soy. But soy isn’t for everyone. There are people for whom soy triggers a severe allergic reaction. This is NOT for them! Before you run away from the idea of desecrating…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Happiness
I spent the month of February talking about heart health. That included sharing some heart healthy recipes and talking about a few heart conditions, that may or may not have ben familiar to you. This month, I’ll take a different turn but that doesn’t mean that I’m not talking about heart health still. This month’s…
Read MoreTo Soy Or Not To Soy…That Is The Question
I have a dilemma. I have had both breast cancer and a heart attack. That isn’t my dilemma though. I’m fine from both of those events. My dilemma is this…one of the most controversial food items is part of the narrative in both of those health events, both pro and con. According to this article,…
Read MoreWhat Is IF and Why Should I Care?
Have you heard of Intermittent Fasting (IF)? It’s all the rage these days. What is IF? Intermittent fasting, specifically “early time restricted feeding” is a method of eating by which you eat by the clock. Following this methodology, you do all your eating during a shorter period of time and never before bedtime. You confine…
Read MoreWhat Do You Know About Heart Failure?
Since I joined a club I never wanted to be a part of…people with cardiac issues…I’ve learned a lot about the subject. And I have barely scratched the surface. One of the areas I’m learning about it heart failure. What is heart failure exactly? Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is unable to pump…
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