Marketing companies are really good at designing and advertising products to make you think they are what you need and want. Food labels are no exception. These days you will find “skinny” alternatives to foods and drink on nearly every menu or supermarket shelf. These “skinny” items may be very tempting if you are trying…

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…

Have you fallen prey to the low fat foods movement in the last two decades? A report issued in the 1970s advised Americans to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease by consuming less fat. Thus the low fat foods movement began.  Do you also feel that all you see around these days are low fat…

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…