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Educational Frozen Foods 

Heart Healthy Frozen Foods Guide

February 27, 2021March 3, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

There’s such an emphasis on fresh food these days, that we sometimes tend to forget about frozen food. Some might even consider them to be less healthy than fresh food. And while there are certainly unhealthy frozen foods (I’m looking at you, Ice Cream!), that’s not always the case. There are plenty of frozen foods that can help support your heart health!

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Strawberry jam in a jar
Educational 

How to Choose a Healthy Jelly Brand

February 22, 2021March 31, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Ah, peanut butter and jelly. The unofficial food of childhood! But don’t we love it as adults, too? We know jelly can be packed with sugar, which isn’t good for heart health. So I wanted to share some of my best tips for choosing a healthy jelly brand from your super market!

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Educational 

The Best Peanut Butter for Heart Health

February 21, 2021March 31, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles, Healthy Fats

Peanut butter and jelly is known as classic kid food. And because of that, it’s also considered comfort food for many of us. It’s also not known for being very healthy. That doesn’t have to be the case though. Here’s how to choose the best peanut butter for heart health.

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Healthy Holidays Healthy Living Tips Thanksgiving 

Twelve Realistic Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020November 30, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Make your Thanksgiving a little healthier this year by trying these 12 tips!

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Halloween Healthy Holidays Healthy Living Tips Tips 

What To Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Laura Yautz 4 Comments articles

This year can be different! Here’s what to do with leftover Halloween candy – that doesn’t involve throwing it in the trash!

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Educational 

How to Read Food Labels for Heart Health

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Do you know how to read food labels to make heart healthy food choices? If you’re not used to it,

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Educational 

Should I Avoid Black Licorice If I Have Heart Problems?

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Overconsuming black licorice has been linked to heart arrhythmias and even death. Find out more about this phenomenon and if you should be concerned.

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Educational Healthy Living Tips 

Sleep and Heart Disease: What’s the link?

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 Laura Yautz 1 Comment articles

Sleep is vital for a healthy heart, but people are sleeping now less than ever. Read more about why and how to get a good night sleep!

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Educational Essential Nutrition for Your Heart 

The Best Fish for Heart Health

August 4, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

You’ve heard fish is good for your heart. But not all fish and fish oil is created equal! Learn about the best (and worst) fish for your heart!

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Blood Pressure Educational 

Preeclampsia and Heart Disease

July 9, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 2 Comments articles

Preeclampsia may mean a 4X increase in heart failure risk, and 2x risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and death. Learn how to decrease your risk!

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Blood Pressure Educational Essential Nutrition for Your Heart 

Sodium and Blood Pressure

June 5, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

What’s the deal with sodium? We know it’s not great for us, but it tastes so darn yummy! Why does my doc harp on it so much anyway? These are some important questions! Let’s answer those questions and more!

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Blood Pressure Educational Healthy Living Tips 

How to Cook With Less Salt

May 8, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Salt raises your blood pressure, but it tastes so good! Here, I’ll share some of my best tips for how to cook with less salt, while keeping the flavor!

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Educational Healthy Living Tips Pantry Staples 

What to Use When You Run Out of Basic Pantry Ingredients

April 3, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

Substituting? If you’re starting to run out of some basic pantry ingredients, this article can help you figure out what to use instead!

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Blood Pressure Educational Healthy Living Tips Tips 

Managing Stress When You Have a Heart Condition in the Age of Coronavirus

March 18, 2020September 20, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments articles

If you’re feeling stressed about Coronavirus and how it may affect your heart, you’re not alone. Check out my top tips to manage stress when you can’t control much else!

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Frozen berries
Educational Healthy Living Tips Pantry Staples Tips 

12 Heart Healthy Staples to Keep on Hand

March 6, 2020November 10, 2020 Laura Yautz articles

Do you ever wonder what you will do if you have to rely on what’s in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for a week or two? In this article, I’ve rounded up twelve of my favorite staples to keep on hand so you can make a heart healthy meal easily!

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