August 15th, 2011
My naturopath turned me on to Barlean’s Omega Swirl fish oil several months ago and ever since I’ve tried it, I’ve been hooked. Most of us don’t get enough Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet which have been linked to improved heart health, cushier joints, improved brain function and focus, decreased blood pressure and
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Filed under: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Healthy lifestyle, Heart Health, Inflammation, Omega 3 fatty acids | No Comments
February 4th, 2011
If you haven’t already heard, today is National Wear Red Day, an opportunity to increase awareness about women and heart disease and encourage more women to learn about why taking care of our hearts is so vitally important.
I don’t have to tell you all the reasons that as women we don’t always take care of ourselves
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Filed under: Antioxidants, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Heart disease, Prevention, Vegetables | 1 Comment
February 16th, 2010
Yours truly, The Clean Eating Coach, is a huge fan of Dr. Oz. I love taping his show and catching up on all the news he’s got to share about leading a healthy lifestyle. His practical approach to making small but sustainable changes it so aligned with my approach to clean eating and disease prevention.
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Filed under: Heart Health, Prevention, Women's Health, clean eating | 8 Comments
June 10th, 2009
No one can deny that it’s a whole lot easier to prevent disease then to recover from it.
So when my doctor called me a few days ago and left me a message about discussing the results of my recent blood work I was little apprehensive. Was I going to have good news or not? Would she uncover some
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Filed under: Greens, Healthy Meals, Healthy lifestyle, Heart Health, Meal Planning, Prevention | 1 Comment
May 29th, 2009
I’m a big fan of fresh fish — it’s easy to prepare, cooks in a jiffy and has important nutrients our body needs. I also love the fact that you can get creative in preparing fish and add lots of flavor with the addition of only a few ingredients.
In today’s video, we’re making a simple
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Filed under: Healthy Meals, Heart Health, Low-fat, Meal Planning, Optimal Health, Prevention | 1 Comment
May 20th, 2009
I’m happy to share this post from my colleague, friend and guest blogger Angie Schumacher. You can learn more about Angie at her website: www.fatburningtips4women.com
Most of us are usually pressed for time in general. The thought of fitting in a workout sometimes just seems too much. But what if I was to tell you that
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Filed under: Exercise, Fat-burning, Heart Health | 1 Comment
April 28th, 2009
A few months ago I wrote a post about the power of staying connected with our friends to keep us healthy. In this busy world in which we live with most of us juggling multiple priorities, it’s easy to lose that sense of connection with others that helps keep us grounded and in the moment
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Filed under: Family and Friends, Heart Health, Optimal Health, Relationships | 1 Comment
February 27th, 2009
I can’t imagine life without my dear friends who are my support network, cheering squad and a constant source of laughs. And you know what? The friends we have, that we cherish and enjoy spending time with, are a key componenet of creating a healthy life. Study after study has found that people with at
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Filed under: Family and Friends, Heart Health, Optimal Health, Relationships | 2 Comments
