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1 5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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2 Fit For February: Must Haves
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3 How Much Sodium Is in These Soups?
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4 A Heart-Happy Quiz
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5 Was That a Heart Attack or Am I Just Tired?
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6 Younger Women Getting Heart Attacks Without Realizing It, Study Says
You may think that heart attacks happen when you're older, and when they do, the sudden, gripping pain in your chest will be all you need to know that you're having one. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that in reality, women are getting heart attacks younger and without the normal symptoms we think are the signs of a heart attack. The study, Read more
February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you're older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We've made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your Read more
The FDA recently changed its recommendations for our sodium intake, reducing the daily max to about a teaspoon of salt a day (2,300 mg.) for healthy Americans. And while the Winter weather means that soup's on, that warm liquid meal is often the source of too much sodium. Whether it's a homemade healthy soup or a canned variety, understanding the amount of sodium in these salty culprits may Read more
I was shocked when I first heard that heart disease is the leading cause of death amongst women. It's not something many people talk about, at least not in the same way as breast cancer or obesity. Since I associate heart attacks more with men, I wasn't too surprised to hear that a lot of other women are misinformed too. A study found that almost half of 2,300 women surveyed wouldn't call 911 if Read more
It's February and I'm seeing red! I can't wait to celebrate Valentine's Day in the snow where I'll be shredding all weekend long — err, trying to not fall, that is. Since this month is all about hearts, let's see how well you know yours. Take the Quiz Read more
Hi, lovies! February always makes me think of three things — hearts, hearts, and more hearts! Here are a slew of items that will give your heart an extra boom and fill you with all sorts of goodness. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when it comes to allowing yourself a little leeway, moderation is key. But what does "moderation" even mean? For gourmands, a cheeseburger a week Read more
You may think your diet is right on track, but do you know how much fat, sugar, and salt you should be eating on an everyday basis? In honor of National Nutrition Month, we're taking a look at the dietary guidelines for some of the sneakiest health spoilers. Learn the recommended daily intake for fat, sugar, and salt based on a 2,000 calories-per-day diet and try to adjust your habits Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Yes, you can have your cake (or pizza, or cheeseburger) and eat it too. But you need to learn what "moderation" really means. Here's how. By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when Read more
Valentine's Day may be over, but it's still American Heart Month. If you've got a sweet craving, you're in luck: FitSugar reader TheFitCookie recently shared this gluten-free, vegan brownie with us in our Healthy Recipe group. Here is a Valentine’s Day inspired variation of my Paleo brownies. These are gluten-free, Paleo- and vegan-friendly! I used heart-shaped muffin tins to make these Read more
