Did you know that February is American Heart Month? It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness of the number one cause of death in America, heart disease. While certain risk factors for heart disease are out of your control, your diet is one thing that you can improve upon to lower your risk.   One…

Valentine’s Day is almost here which means hearts, love, and of course, chocolate! Did you know that over 36 million boxes of chocolate hearts are sold annually for this love-filled holiday? Chocolate became synonymous with Valentine’s Day in the 1920s when heart-shaped boxes of the decadent treat hit the market.   Valentine’s Day isn’t the…

February is American Heart Month! This month is not only a time to celebrate romance, it’s also a time to focus on your heart health and celebrating all the amazing things your heart does for you each day.   Functions of the Heart   Now you may be wondering, what exactly does the heart do?…

Can you believe that it’s already February! Did you know that besides being the month of love (Valentine’s Day), it’s also American Heart Month? This month when you’re celebrating love, remember the place that it comes from, your heart! It’s therefore the perfect time to raise awareness for heart disease.   Heart disease is an…

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Nearly 1 in every 4 deaths can be related to it. Luckily, February is American Heart Month, which makes now the perfect time to learn all you can about heart disease and how you can reduce your risk!…

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I apologize for starting on such a somber note, but heart disease is no laughing matter, and deserves every bit of attention that it is getting. Luckily, heart disease is preventable in most cases, and diet and exercise can…

February is American Heart Month and a healthy heart makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift!  This month is dedicated to help reduce the number of lives taken each year due to heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, accounting for roughly 1 in every third…

Heart to Heart   Did you know that February is American Heart Month? This month is dedicated to help reduce that amount of lives taken each year due to heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, accounting for roughly 1 in every 3rd death. In order…

You will probably see a lot of hearts and the color red this month and it’s not because of Valentine’s Day. February is American Heart Month. This year marks the 50th anniversary of American Heart Month. If you haven’t already seen the campaigns, you will not be able to get through February without hearing about…

Since February is American Heart Month, I thought I’d share with you some heart-healthy cooking tips. To lower risk of heart disease or to manage existing disease, try these tips: Limit Fat, Especially Saturated and Trans Fat Select lean cuts of beef and pork, especially cuts with “loin” or “round” in their name. Remove all…

While many people relate February to candy and boxed chocolate hearts, it is also the month to celebrate and educate people on the most precious kind of heart: your own. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, but what most people don’t realize is that it is preventable. Taking…