Heart Healthy Living
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Heart Healthy Living Whoa, is Thanksgiving really less than a week away? Whether you’re planning a large family gathering or prepping a small dinner for two, our slimmed-down holiday recipes will be instant favorites. Plan your Thanksgiving menu this weekend: http://bit.ly/thnxfd

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Heart Healthy Living It’s Treat-Yourself Thursday! Enjoy our sweet & crumbly apple crisp. You don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying a serving of this decadent dessert -- it’s low-sodium & high-fiber! http://bit.ly/aplcrsp What are your favorite treats to warm up with?

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Tammy Bowman-Moore

Tammy Bowman-Moore I tried the pizza on the front of this new magazine.....Oh my goodness, it iwas soooo GOOD!!!!

Wed at 7:57pm · Report
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Thanks, Tammy! We're so glad you liked it. It looks like the pizza cover is winning in our poll!
Thu at 7:49am
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Heart Healthy Living What should our magazine covers look like? We just added two Winter 2009 covers. Vote now for your favorite! Which one do you like best—pizza or cheesecake?

Wed at 11:33am
Gayle Löve Swanson
Gayle Löve Swanson
The pizza cover!!!
Wed at 12:39pm
Regina
Regina
I'm all about the Pizza cover!!!
Wed at 1:44pm
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Heart Healthy Living Say ‘yes’ to new versions of your favorite Thanksgiving desserts! Our slimmed-down pumpkin pie proves that classic holiday sweets don't have to be loaded with cholesterol & calories to be delicious. Now that’s something to be thankful for! http://bit.ly/4xCZ1M Want more? Sign up for free recipes delivered to your inbox: http://bit.ly/hrtnws

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Nothing says “celebrate” like freshly baked desserts (think cookies, pastries, and cakes), especially when they’re heart-healthy. So settle in and treat yourself.
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Heart Healthy Living Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful! Follow these stress-free shopping tips and hit the stores early this year. http://bit.ly/4lwXfc What are your strategies for holiday gifting?

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If the mere thought of holiday shopping sends your heart racing, we can help! These easy tips will help you get prepared, stay healthy, and feel less stressed in the stores.
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Heart Healthy Living Happy Monday! Looking for an impressive but quick dinner for tonight? Try this pork and cranberry dish. Perfect for chilly weather, these juicy pork steaks with simmering cranberry sauce are low in fat & taste like they took far longer than 20 min. http://bit.ly/qkprk

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Good thinking, Lee!
November 17 at 8:27am
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For a quick and nutritious side dish, steam whole green beans. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for an elegant finish.
November 17 at 8:31am
Linda Baniuk

Linda Baniuk i got a steamer for steaming my food is this a good way off losing weight

November 13 at 8:15am · Report
Tammy Bowman-Moore
Tammy Bowman-Moore
Oh, I love steamed foods!! I even steam my meat sometimes and then I brown it in a skillet. Very healthy in alot of ways and to lose weight also. But try the recipes in this heart healthy magazine. They are delicous!!!
November 14 at 10:53pm
Linda Baniuk
Linda Baniuk
thank i will
November 15 at 4:57am
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Heart Healthy Living It’s Friday the 13th! Are you superstitious? You can often find us throwing salt over our shoulders (not smothering our food with it!).

November 13 at 7:20am
Gayle Löve Swanson
Gayle Löve Swanson
Nope, not superstitious. 13 is my lucky number, so maybe I'll finally be a winner at Bingo this afternoon?
November 13 at 8:23am
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Heart Healthy Living Stomach grumbling? We have good news: It’s Treat-Yourself Thursday! Munch on this super-easy caramel popcorn. One cup has 105 cal & no cholesterol. http://bit.ly/2fqZPk

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Just a little butter and sea salt goes a long way in this light and easy (and guilt-free) version of one of America's most popular party snacks.
Scott Parrish

Scott Parrish Good fish oil will lower your triglycerides (Carlsons, Life Extension's, Nordic). Vitamin D3 may raise your HDL (as in 1000 -5000 units a day, depending on your need).

November 11 at 3:01pm · Report
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Heart Healthy Living Our e-newsletter goes out tomorrow! It’s packed with heart-healthy makeovers of favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Here’s a sneak peak: http://bit.ly/3qOMXH Want more free recipes? Sign up here: http://bit.ly/hrtnws

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Why not enjoy a meal that is full of tradition but light on guilt? These soups, salads, and vegetable dishes will please the whole family while helping you maintain a heart-healthy eating plan.
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Great question, Carol! A doctor is your best source to answer for your specific needs. We recently reviewed vitamins and their effect on the heart, and Niacin was one of our picks to consider trying. Read about it here: http://bit.ly/xHUPJ
November 12 at 7:50am
Scott Parrish
Scott Parrish
That link promotes red rice yeast, which is essentially lovastatin and should be treated as a statin (e.g. Crestor, Lipitor, Zocor, etc.).
November 12 at 2:17pm
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Heart Healthy Living The same day you quit smoking, your blood pressure will go down. Within a month, your circulation and breathing will improve. Within two years of not smoking, your heart attack risk will return to that of a nonsmoker. Follow these tips to break the habit & help your heart: http://bit.ly/ynO9V

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Smoking triples the risk of dying from heart disease among middle-age men and women, according to the American Heart Association. Here are the whys and hows of quitting.
Shirl Weston
Shirl Weston
wow if my bp goes down much more it could be serious...maybe i wont quit after all....
November 10 at 8:58am
Stephanie Ann Cross

Stephanie Ann Cross heart problems run in the family

November 9 at 3:20pm · Report
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Heart Healthy Living Does it seem like everyone is catching a cold? It’s time for some homemade chicken soup! Just throw ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Warm and comforting, this soup is low-fat and packed with veggies. Here’s to a healthy you! http://bit.ly/36Ww1E

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Tip: Look for firm, smooth fennel bulbs without cracks and brown spots. Stalks should be crisp and leaves a bright green color.
Diane Hawver-Hunter
Diane Hawver-Hunter
make a home made soup with suasage,cabbage, tomatoes and fresh veggies.. slow cook! good in the winter!
November 9 at 9:00am