Posts Tagged ‘#plantbased’
Are You Nuts About Nuts?
For many years, anyone who wanted to lose weight avoided nuts because of the fat content. Now, fifty years later, we find out that fat is actually good for you…especially fat that comes from plants. As part of a nutrient-dense diet, nuts can support reduce heart disease risk and support immune health. Here are some…
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 MoreWhat Exactly Is a Heart Healthy Diet?
Have you ever been told to eat more healthy? Do you know what that means? Many don’t and it really isn’t their fault. We are bombarded every day with conflicting information and people are confused. I firmly believe that we shouldn’t consume as much animal flesh as the Standard American Diet (SAD) contains. It isn’t…
Read MoreChock Full of Veggies Soup
I’ve mentioned many times before that my favorite appliance is my slow cooker. Many of my recipes may look the same but they are different. This one is very heart healthy with beans, mixed veggies and edamame. I didn’t use many measurements as usual so use your judgment. This month is all about heart health…
Read MoreColcannon My Way…Not Bad If I Do Say So Myself
I said at the beginning of the month, I would be focusing on all things heart related and would also include some heart heathy recipes. This is a vegan version of a less heart friendly dish. We didn’t miss the butter or the meat at all. In case you’ve never heard of Colcannon, it’s a…
Read MoreFive Things To Do To Maintain Your Heart Healthy Lifestyle
Who doesn’t like a list of five quick tips, or dare I say…hacks? I’m here to help. As promised, I’m focusing on heart health this month. To that end, I am giving you a short list of things you can do NOW to help reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Shall we begin? Know…
Read MoreHeart Healthy Eating – The Abridged Version
The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison – Ann Wigmore Did you know that what you eat can have a direct impact on the state of your health? And your cardiac health can be directly affected, both positively and negatively, by…
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