Happy Valentine’s Day!
Perhaps it’s the vodka talking, but I think it is the better option.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Perhaps it’s the vodka talking, but I think it is the better option.
So in honor of Valentine’s Day and seeing heart shaped EVERYTHING in the stores, I thought I could focus this month’s food items on: things that are good for your heart!
You thought it was going to be chocolate right? Too cliche–and by that I’m mean, we’re saving cliche for NEXT month ;- ) Besides, if you pay attention to commemorative months, February is National Heart Month.
Did you know that cardiovascular (aka heart disease and stroke) diseases causes 30% of deaths worldwide? I don’t say that to scare you, I just wanted to let you know just how prevalent it is. And it’s not just a disease afflicting the elderly–my cousin had a heart attack and (I think) quadruple by-pass surgery when he was in his mid-30s!
The good news is that there are things that you can do to help lower your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases–and it’s never too late to get started! There has been quite a bit in the news lately about a 12-year study showing a direct link between added sugar and heart disease.
In addition to cutting back on your added sugar intake, here are some other things that you can do to help lower your risk:
I know, I know…not the post you were expecting to see two days before Valentine’s Day. BUT before you write in to yell at me, I would like to remind you that dark (cacao content over 60%) chocolate is very good for you…just don’t eat an entire box in one sitting.