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March is National Nutrition Month!
Last week your goal was to try eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day. By doing this you are getting more fiber in your diet and that is a good thing because we benefit from fiber...
March is National Nutrition Month
Join me in celebrating National Nutrition Month by taking steps for better health! This week (March 1-7) make it a goal to eat @ least 5 fruit and vegetable servings each day. Any combination will wor...
What Causes High Triglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood.Having elevated triglycerides is a risk factor for heart disease. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn’t need to use right a...
Know More Than Just your Total Cholesterol
Your total cholesterol is made up of HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). You want to have as much good cholesterol (HDL) as you can because HDL protects your heart and it also flushes ou...
High Cholesterol? What should you do to lower your total cholesterol?
Eating foods high in fat and cholesterol will raise your blood cholesterol along with your genetic make up in some cases. A desirable total cholesterol is 200mg/dl or less. Borderline line is a choles...
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy lifestyle choices and manage their health condition. Take control of your heart health in February! Know...
Check out the new Garrett Walks brochure!
Click here to access the printable brochure!
Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red Day
Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year. Wear RED on National Wear Red Day, February 3rd, 2017, to show your support for women taking control of their heart health! #Wellnes...
Wellness Wednesday: What’s for dinner?
Wellness Wednesday: What’s for dinner? A baked potato can be a hearty and healthy meal! Just pile on vegetables, low-fat cheese or salsa in place of butter and sour cream.
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