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    Holiday Shopping for a Better Future

    Posted on: Sunday, December 16th, 2007 in: Toward better health., Exercise Equipment to Use, Food Ideas

    Television is the communication media of the age. I remember no TV—I remember no hope for most with Heart Disease. Today we take each of these for granted…like they were always here…and we will alwas have them. What about ….

    Our days without refrigeration? I do not remember those days, but I heard about the ice […]

    Cooking for the Crew–Healthy Heart Style

    Posted on: Friday, December 14th, 2007 in: Food Ideas

    To prepare for the busy Christmas and New Year festivities—Crock Pot meals are the very best!! We use our Crock Pot all year long; however, this time of year we could not do without the Crock Pot in our kitchen. We prepare a pot of beans, a pot roast, or any one of several dishes […]

    I NEED TO HEAR MY BODY TALK….

    Posted on: Thursday, December 13th, 2007 in: Toward better health.

    Where but at home could we experience stress and like it? I mean—- the demands of kids, the demands of schools on kids and parents, the demand of every good cause, and the demands I place on myself are enough to drive a person to eat chocolate fudge and lots of it!!! Or to sit […]

    More Shopping Online-This is hristmas

    Posted on: Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 in: Toward better health.

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    Relieve Stress—Shop at Home!!!

    Posted on: Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 in: Toward better health.

    This season has enough stressors, so why add to the list of bothersome activities? Online shopping will allow us to avoid the traffic, the crowds, the noise and reduce the opportunity for this year end rush to control, our blood pressure.
    Here are some HealthyHeart ideas for places to shop: 
     

    Walking Shoes Start the Process of Healing from Heart Disease

    Posted on: Sunday, December 9th, 2007 in: Toward better health., Exercise Equipment to Use

    Walking Shoes-the foundation for our body—the feet— are the most abused body part we own. I take much better care of my car than I do my feet, and I can replace my car. I spend more time checking on tires than shoes!

    It stands to reason that with the proper foot wear … we are more […]

    Cooking Methods for Holiday and Busy Times

    Posted on: Saturday, December 8th, 2007 in: Toward better health., Food Ideas

    We are a busy family, we have a busy schedule, in other words we are on the GO! This time of year the demands are even greater. There are two office parties, three organizations that we are active in— and more obligations, so what in the world is the answer to eating healthy? Eating out—fast food—hap-hazard […]

    Chicken Gumbo

    Posted on: Friday, December 7th, 2007 in: Food Ideas, Recipies

    Nutritional Info (Per serving): Makes 8 Servings
    Calories: 165, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 81mg, Dietary Fiber: 2g, Total Fat: 4g, Carbs: 11g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Protein: 21g Carbohydrate Count: 0.5
    Recipe Source: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The NHLBI does not recommend or endorse any company advertised on this site.
    Ingredients

    1 teaspoon oil, […]

    Apple-Smoked Pork Loin

    Posted on: Wednesday, December 5th, 2007 in: Food Ideas, Recipies

    Nutritional Values (Per serving): Calories: 190, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 214mg, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Total Fat: 9g,
     Carbohydrate Count: 1g,
    Cholesterol: 74mg, Protein: 24g
    Exchanges: Lean Meat: 3.5  
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Rest Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 h 10 minutes
    Ingredients

    3 cup(s) wood chips, apple or orange, or 6 to 8 apple wood or orange […]

    Nugget Bites—Chicken On a Stick w/ Veggies

    Posted on: Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 in: Food Ideas, Recipies

    Makes 8 (3-skewer) servings Prep time: 15 minutes
    Start to finish: 10 minutes Ingredients
    3 tablespoons trans-fat-free margarine
    2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
    1 teaspoon canola oil
    3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    3 celery stalks, cut into 24 (1-inch) pieces
    Blue Cheese Dipping SauceInstructions
    1. Cut […]