February 2014

Heart Healthy Protein Foods

 

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Ah, hummus.  This incredibly good high protein food is really good for your heart.  Hummus is made from chick peas(also known as garbanzo beans), which are a great source of folate and are very high in soluble and insoluble fiber. When you increase your intake of soluble fiber, you can decrease the risk of heart disease by 15%.  Not to mention, hummus is a great protein source which can help you feel more full on less.  Start serving hummus with fresh veggies or whole wheat pita strips to do your heart some good today! (more…)

By Natalie, ago

Get Heart Healthy!

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February is National Heart Health Month.  This is a great month to try out foods that are heart healthy. As we age, cells are more often damaged by “free radicals”.  “Free radicals” are a group of reactive and unstable atoms or groups of atoms that can circulate within the body.  When these “free radicals” bump into the DNA of cells, they often will cause damage to the cells.  This sort of damage can cause lesions within the arteries which can then lead to heart disease. (more…)

By Natalie, ago