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?…

Are you a fellow fish lover? Do you love trying new varieties, and exploring new and exciting ways of cooking fish? Are you aware of the seemingly endless health benefits fish has to offer?   Fish has been a staple in coastal communities’ diets for centuries and for good reason. The health benefits of fish…

Sometimes, all you need is a good hearty burger. Its juicy middle, paired with fresh toppings, cooked at exactly the right temperature, with nice soft and fluffy buns just has a way of making some people smile from ear to ear.  If this is you, then you’re in luck because National Hamburger Day is coming…

This is a really simple recipe that makes for a great healthy dish to use for a special occasion. The slightly sweet honey mustard drizzle along with toasted ground almonds really takes a plain piece of salmon to the next level.

You are likely familiar with or have heard of omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fatty acid (essential meaning we have to eat it because our bodies don’t make it) found in cold water fish, walnuts and canola oil.  These polyunsaturated fatty acids play significant roles in reducing inflammation responses, blood clotting and plasma triglycerides and…

Many people tend to fear the word “fat” and try to refrain from eating any at all.  However, not all fats are “bad” fats and our bodies actually need healthy fats to receive certain nutrients and maintain proper health.  With that being said, what foods provide these so called healthy fats and in what ways…

Apples: Apple pectin is a soluble fiber that helps remove the cholesterol from your body! Apples contain flavanoids which act as powerful anti-oxidants that seem to halt the “bad” cholesterol from accumulating in your bloodstream. Avocado: Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that may help to raise the “good”…

Food Serving Size IU Salmon, canned, solids + bones 3 ½ oz. 360 Sardines, canned, solids + bones 1 ¾ oz. 250 Milk, non-fat 1 cup 98 Milk, 1%, 2% 1 cup 98 Margarine, fortified 1 Tb. 60 Fortified, ready-to-eat cereals 1 oz. 40