Category Archives: American Heart Month

It kills more women than breast, lung, and ovarian cancers combined. Yet, most women don’t know that they are at risk for this deadly killer—heart disease.

Once thought of as a disease that only affected men, women are now more likely than men to be underdiagnosed and undertreated for heart disease.

Some risk factors, such as your age or family history, cannot be changed. However, you can lower your odds of developing heart disease with just a few changes to your diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle. Use this guide to learn what you can do in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s to keep your heart in tip-top shape. 

Heart disease may be the #1 killer of women, but having knowledge is half the battle. Here are 10 ways to prevent heart disease.

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Don’t smoke.
3. Maintain a healthy weight.
4. Reduce stress!
5. Drink alcohol in moderation.
6. Avoid trans fats.
7. Eat less saturated fat.
8. Reduce sodium intake.
9. Manage your blood pressure.
10. Get plenty of sleep.

Packed with citrus and antioxidants, this Rockin’ Red shake will give your heart & energy a boost!

• 1⁄4 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 strawberries
• 1⁄4 cup pomegranate
• seeds (pureed)
• 2 orange segments
• 1 scoop vanilla Live Rite
• 6oz almond milk
• 4 ice cubes

BLEND & ENJOY!

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Most people crave a bowl of warm soup in the winter months, but gazpacho is a nice way to switch up this cold-weather staple. Gazpacho is a tomato-based vegetable soup that is traditionally served chilled.

While the “chilled” aspect might turn you off, especially with the frigid temperatures here in the Northeast, this heart healthy recipe will do your taste buds and your body good!

Friday, February 1st is National Wear Red Day®! Show your support for women’s heart health by going red with an article of clothing and these 10 food and drinks!