by Sondra Tacket | Feb 9, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to less than 5-6% of your total calories. Saturated fats are typically animal sourced (with the exception of coconut) and solid at room temperature (think butter, cheese, marbling of steak, skin...
by Sondra Tacket | Jan 21, 2022 | health tips, healthy eating, heart health, Medical Nutrition
It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic review ranked the Med Diet most likely to provide protection against coronary heart disease. It originates in the regions...
by Chelsea Pudimott | Jan 11, 2022 | health tips, meal planning, Medical Nutrition
Are you wondering how much food you can get for only 100 calories? Believe it or not, you can actually get quite a bit of food with just 100 calories. You can get a lot of bang for your buck with fresh produce. You may be surprised by the large portion sizes you can...
by Grace Mammes | Jan 10, 2022 | health tips, Medical Nutrition
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women and almost all ethnic groups in the United States?1 It beats cancer and accidents by nearly 100,000 people. The connection between diet and heart disease has been studied for years....
by Chelsea Pudimott | Oct 27, 2021 | health tips, Medical Nutrition
People often express concerns about sugar cravings and how to eliminate them to achieve healthier eating habits. Diets high in sugar have been shown to contribute to chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and more. To make the healthiest diet choices, we...
by Emma Johnson | Sep 17, 2021 | Medical Nutrition
Alcohol is a tonic and a poison. How often and how much you drink determines which it is. For example, moderate drinking (one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men) seems to be good for your cardiovascular system, depending on your age and health. On...
