Search
4 Myths About Food’s Impact on Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, there are many misconceptions about what we should eat. This week, I’m debunking four common ones: Myth...
Grocery Shopping for a Healthy Heart
From health claims to ingredient lists, maneuvering the current food landscape has never been more difficult. But that doesn’t mean you...
Zero-Calorie Sweeteners & Heart Attacks
Yet another study has shown that when we get cute with our food, unintended consequences are possible. The study, published in Nature...
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolution
Lose 50 pounds. Go to the gym every day. Quit smoking. All of these goals are terrific, but few of us will actually be successful. Why?...
Skipping Breakfast Impacts Your Heart
Even though most people have heard the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day", skipping breakfast is becoming more and...
5 Reasons Your Heart Loves Dark Chocolate
The average American consumes about 12 pounds of chocolate per year. That’s a lot of M&Ms. Unfortunately, the potential health benefits...
SMART EXERCISE CHOICES FOR HEART HEALTH
The health benefits of physical activity are so numerous it’s hard to list them all in one place, but they include improvements in blood...
Carbs & Heart Health: Friend or Foe?
Diets low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat have long been touted as effective for weight loss. And many people who follow...
The Truth About Wine & Heart Health
You’ve heard it before – a glass of wine with dinner is good for your heart … is this true? Well, hold on to your bottle openers! Studies...
5 Foods Surprisingly Bad for Your Heart
We all know that cheeseburgers, sugary sodas, candy and deep-fried foods are bad for us. But here are 5 foods you may have thought were...
