February is American Heart Month! And we want to spotlight great foods that have amazing heart healthy benefits!
American Heart Month is a Federally designated month, proclaimed in 1963 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, remains the leading global cause of death with more than 17.9 million deaths each year. * And women are especially at high risk of heart disease. We want to help you and your families reduce the risks and become healthier and happier.
Try to incorporate them into your diet this week!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions.
If you experience a combination of any of these symptoms, it’s important you or your caregiver calls a health professional to get the help you need.
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Swollen ankles and legs
- Dizziness/lightheadedness
- Aching in shoulder and chest
- Snoring and sleep problems
- Irregular Heartbeat
A healthy diet and regular exercise are the main components in protecting against heart disease.
These grain-free granola bars are loaded with blueberries, nuts, coconut and sweetened with dates to make them with no added sugar. They’re dairy-free, gluten-free, and perfect for healthy snacking anytime!
Alternatives to Keep Valentine's Day Sweet!
Having made a point of never celebrating Valentine’s day, it is ironic my first child was born on this day. After years of avoiding the holiday, February 14th is now one of my biggest celebrations of the year - the day I became a mother. This was seven years ago and since embracing Valentine’s Day, I have endless reasons to make and buy sweet treats for the occasion (and a convenient excuse for derailing New Year’s intentions).
Are you looking for ways to get more flax into your diet? These crackers are loaded with flax, tasty and a great alternative to traditional crackers. These are "cooked" in the dehydrator at a low temp to keep the enzymes intact. They are crispy, gluten free and guilt free.
Well January has come and gone, “A New Year, A New You!” Isn’t this what we say every year along with making either the same resolutions from the year before or new ones? Are you HONESTLY sticking with them? We are a month or so into 2019, so. here are you with your resolutions?