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On average, Americans gain 1 to 2 pounds over the holidays. In the grand scheme of things to worry about, that isn’t too bad. However, putting your health first is important, especially if you have a chronic disease or any health condition. Here are some strategies for healthful eating this holiday: Eat mindfully This means knowing what you’re eating when you eat it. Anticipate and plan for your favorite traditions. For example, for patients with congestive heart failure (C

Happy tastes is the real deal here!! Wild Rice Salad Ingredients: 1 box Wild Rice (comes in a tiny box, “Minnesota grown”) 8 oz smoked gouda, cubed or diced 3 cups red grapes, sliced in half 1 sweet onion, chopped or diced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 to 2 cups Ranch dressing Instructions: 1. Cook wild rice according to package (~45 mins). 2. While rice is cooking, cut up gouda, grapes, onions and pepper. 3. When rice is done, drain and add to large bowl. Add all other i

Peanut Noodles 2 cups Thin sliced veggies, *I use carrots, onion and broccoli stalks) 3-4 TBS Olive oil 1/2 cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Chili Paste 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar 1 tsp Garlic 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger ½ cup Salt free Broth 2 TBS chopped Cilantro 12 ounces rice Noodles 1 tsp Coconut Aminos (or Low Sodium Soy Sauce) *Add a protein if you want 1. Cook noodles according to instructions on the package. Drain and keep warm. 2. Heat

Cardiovascular Disease is STILL the #1 cause of death for Americans. As of this year, a person in the US dies (on average), every 34 seconds from Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The total number of CVD-related deaths continues to increase each yea. Newer stats also show long we are expected to have SHORTER lives than in 2021. 77 years to 76.4 years. The age-adjusted mortality rate increased for the first time in years. This means more people are dying at every age group th

Sweet Potato Crab Cakes with a Garlic Parsley Mayo 1 can (16 oz) Lump or Special Crab Meat 1 Sweet Potato, chopped 1 medium onion 1 egg 1 TBS Olive Oil ½ cup Oats 1 TBS Lemon Juice ½ tsp Powdered Garlic½ tsp Black Pepper Mayo: ½ c Mayo 1 t

Chicken & Apple stuffed Squash Ingredients: 1 lb ground Chicken 2 Acorn squash, halved. (Serves 4) 2 medium Apples, diced 1 medium Onion diced 1 TBS sage 1 tsp garlic 1-2 tsp white vinegar 2 TBS olive oil 1 cup low fat shredded cheddar (or cheese of choice) Instructions: 1. Cut squash in half, remove and discard the seeds and place cut si

DId you know, Weak stomach acid ( hypochlorhydria ) significantly increases with age , affecting a large portion of older adults, with some studies suggesting over 30% of those over 60 are often linked to conditions like atrophic gastritis and H. pylori infection , rather than aging itself being the direct cause. This change the GI environment is impacting digestion and nutrient absorption in the elderly. Prevalence by Age Group Under 60: Low stomach acid is relatively unc