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I was honored to have the opportunity to be interviewed by Joan Buckley for 90.3 WHPC! Heart Disease is the number 1 killer in the United States, even before cancer believe it or not. Many of us have a family history of heart-disease, and nutrition can play a huge role in keeping our heart strong. We spoke in depth about what you SHOULD and SHOULD NOT be eating for optimal heart health.

The American Heart Association provides daily added sugar limits for men and women. Specifically, women are advised to consume no more than 6 teaspoons or 25 grams of added sugar per day; men are advised to consume no more than nine teaspoons or 36 grams of added sugar per day. Research shows that Americans are far exceeding these guidelines, consuming about 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. This specification will help consumers identify the portion of added sugars in a food, and distinguish how much of the sugar in the food is natural.

The good news is that making healthy choices and managing your health conditions can help prevent heart disease. In addition to medical management, there are several healthy lifestyle habits and good nutrition practices that can help you live a heart healthy life. This sprouted grain bread is packed with healthy nutrients and fiber. Dietary fiber has been shown to help improve blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of developing heart disease.

I love a nutritious smoothie to help me recover after a long workout! this is perfect after an intense exercise session to help fuel your body and let your muscles recovery optimally. Don't try to put it in a box- quark is easy to love, but not easy to describe! The higher pH of 4.5 means a tasty, non-sour taste.