Studies have shown a strong connection between water intake and our heart health. Letting the body get dehydrated could be as hard on the heart as not getting enough exercise, eating poorly, and smoking. Plain water absorbs quickly in the bloodstream which can help naturally thin the blood which helps to prevent artery-clogging clots. - Keith … [Read more...]
Deviled Peanut Butter Egg
May 1, 2010 by
Contributed by Bertie B. Ingredients: hard boiled egg peanut butter (no salt added) pumpkin seeds (unsalted) Instructions: Take a hard boiled egg, cut it in half remove the yolk, spoon in just enough all natural no salt added peanut butter and sprinkle with no salt pumpkin seeds, it's heart healthy! Download Recipe … [Read more...]
A New Day and Month
May 1, 2010 by
Another opportunity for a Heart Healthy month is here. Did you accomplish your goals last month? We start with a clean slate today. Challenge yourself to improve your heart health this month. Make the commitment today. - Keith … [Read more...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup vs Sugar
April 28, 2010 by
This is a safe link to AOL and the article. High-fructose-corn-syrup-vs-sugar … [Read more...]
Laugh for a Healthier Heart
April 28, 2010 by
A good laugh can send 20{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} more blood flowing through your entire body. When you laugh, your blood vessels expand and contract. When you watch a funny movie for example, your blood flow increases. Laughter’s a great stress reliever too. Laugh often and help your heart. … [Read more...]
I’ll Start Tomorrow
April 27, 2010 by
I’LL START TOMORROW By Mike Epstein “I’ll start tomorrow” “I think I’ll wait until Monday” “I have a big event coming up next week. I think I’ll wait until after that” “I hurt myself. I can’t do any exercise. I’ll wait until I’m better” “I’m going to eat anything and everything tonight. I’m starting my diet tomorrow” “Can’t eat anything tonight. I’m getting weighed tomorrow” … [Read more...]
Healthy Heart
April 25, 2010 by
Think Heart Health everyday this week. To me, everyday is Heart Health Day. What WILL you do this week that will improve your Heart Health? - Keith … [Read more...]
American Heart Association Heart Ball
April 22, 2010 by
I’ll be dressing like a Penguin. The 20th Annual American Heart Association Heart Ball is Saturday Night at the Ritz Carlton. I was invited to be a guest of The American Heart Association. What an honor. … [Read more...]
Extend Your Shelf Life
April 22, 2010 by
Our bodies don’t have expiration dates. We can, however, greatly extend our “Shelf Life” and “Best If Used By” dates by eating Heart Healthy and making Fitness a priority. - Keith … [Read more...]
To Hell and Back
April 22, 2010 by
I've been to hell and back. Heart disease and obesity complications are not fun. The consequences of inaction are life threatening, if not worse. The rewards of action are exhilarating and enriching!– Keith … [Read more...]