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Spring, a Time for Salads!

April 20, 2012

Greetings, friends!

Spring has sprung in the Rocky Mountains, and it’s brought a much-welcomed dose of sunshine into our lives.

As things begin to green up outdoors, it’s also a great time to green up your own life by mixing some fresh and delicious salad recipes into your diet.

Getting your daily dose of greens will help lead you on a swift path to a healthier heart – and there’s no shortage of options when it comes to keeping things interesting and appetizing.

A Hearty, Delicious Meal that will Fend Off the Flu!

February 17, 2012

Flu season is here. Outside of popping vitamin c, eating your vegetables and staying active with regular exercise, is there anything else you can do to keep healthy, staving off illness?

Yes there is!

Preparing meals with health-boosting ingredients can provide you with extra minerals and vitamins that you may otherwise miss out on, strengthening your immune system and in turn defending your body against viral invaders.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Apple Tart En Pappillote

November 18, 2011

Thanksgiving is almost here! Time to enjoy the indulgences of delicious, homemade but healthy cooking.

Last week I shared one of my unique recipes that doesn’t require pots or pans – it uses paper instead! Parchment cooking helps food maintain its moisture while providing easy clean up. Remember, food will cook faster and still can brown if the temperature is high enough.

Cooking with Paper

November 9, 2011

The French call it, en papillote – a technique of baking food encased in parchment paper. Unlike parchment paper used for writing (which is not actually made from paper), parchment paper sold for kitchen use is treated with sulfuric acid. The process creates a surface that is sleek, smooth and impervious to oil and moisture. It is also resistant to heat up to 425°F, according to PaperChef.com, a manufacturer of parchment products. In the final process, a silicone coating is added that creates a further non-stick surface.

Pressure Cooked Cuban Black Bean Soup

October 19, 2011

As the weather continues to get colder and fall sets in, many people begin to crave warm, hearty comfort food. Want to find a way to satisfy your craving while maintaining a heart-healthy diet? Try my Cuban Black Bean Soup. It’s a fantastic meal for cold, autumn evenings.

Controlling cheese cravings

October 10, 2011

Whether at a football game, holiday party or eating your favorite comfort food, cheese can easily make eating healthy tricky. Think about it. Pizza, pasta, appetizers, they are usually all piled high with gooey cheese.

Like I always say, you don’t have to deprive yourself to eat heart healthy. Just follow a few of my tips for eating cheeses without having to feel guilty for indulging yourself.

Be Conscientious when Considering Red Yeast Rice

July 22, 2011

High cholesterol is a difficult problem many of my patients have to work with. There is a wealth of information online about how to manage cholesterol and reduce it through exercise, eating healthy, medications and supplements. But navigating all the options and finding the best solution for your particular situation can be confusing.

Meat Alternatives

July 15, 2011

Adapted from Cooking with Heart– 2nd Edition

There are many reasons to reduce animal proteins in the diet and try to eat more vegetarian sources of protein. A few of those reasons are cholesterol—which is found only in animal products— and saturated fat. Vegetarian diets also offer a number of nutritional benefits, including higher levels of fiber, magnesium, potassium, folate and antioxidants.

Read Those Food Labels to Help You Eat Right

May 6, 2011

Nutrition labels and ingredient lists on foods and beverages are handy tools to help you eat right. For that reason, we’ve included nutrition information with each recipe we post on The Cooking Cardiologist website (and in our cookbooks) using a Nutrition Facts Label format. Let’s take a closer look at the nutrients you need to monitor most.

6 Simple Tips for Eating the Mediterranean Way

April 8, 2011

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease is considerably less in Mediterranean countries than in the U.S., and diet is a big reason. The benefits of following a Mediterranean-type diet are impressive: The diet can reduce cardiovascular events by 72% and lower total mortality by 60%. So, learning to eat the Mediterranean way is a heart-healthy choice that makes a lot of sense for a lot of people.

What Eating Mediterranean-Style Means

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