Body Weight As a Risk Factor
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Superfoods for Heart Health: Avocados
Blog Series: Superfoods for Heart Health Post 3: Avocados – The Heart-Healthy Hero When it comes to foods that promote cardiovascular health, avocados are a true superfood. Creamy, delicious, and versatile, avocados are packed with heart-friendly nutrients that support healthy cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vascular health. Let’s delve into the science behind…
Dining Out Made Heart Smart
A hospitality Professional’s guide to heart-healthy dine-in and takeout choices. Adjusting to a heart healthy way of eating can be tricky as we learn the ropes. Trickier still; how do we adjust our eating habits while enjoying a meal in a restaurant or while ordering takeout? As a former hospitality professional, I have compiled some…
Targeting Belly Fat and Preventing Heart Disease
Increased body weight is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, not to mention its impact on your daily life! The main measure used in determining your body weight risk is your waist circumference, which gives us a measure of the largest part of your…