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I convinced my fiance to go to the doctor. This was the first time he had been to the doctor in 15 years. Like me, he was a smoker, overweight and had never eaten a veggie in his life. He was 54. The doctor found his heart arteries were 90% clogged, his cholesterol and blood pressure were off the charts and he was turning diabetic. After having several stents put in his heart arteries, a multitude of daily and nightly … continued…
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In honor of Mardi Gras, we thought incorporating some Laura’s Lean Beef into a jambalaya would be a fine thing. Here are a couple of things learned along the way. Creole jambalaya has tomatoes and is “wetter” than Cajun jambalaya (I went Cajun-style because I love that “dry” factor). There are as many ways to make jambalaya as there are gators in the Bayou. And everyone’s Grandma made the best. So, since my Nana never made jambalaya, here’s a rendition … continued…
Around 1980, I had my first angioplasty (balloon) procedure to clear my blocked heart arteries. I was back to work in a few days … feeling better than I had felt in a long time. For over 25 years, I continued to smoke and eat whatever I felt like eating. Of course, I continued to have more angioplasty procedures performed and even had stents installed to try to keep my arteries open. I was taking cholesterol drugs along with Plavix … continued…
It all started back in October 2001, when I found out I had a pituitary tumor, also known as Acromegaly which is a rare disease. This disease causes a lot of health problems internally as well as externally. It also causes all of your internal organs in your body to enlarge … which after surgery I learned some body parts may shrink but not internally. I also had Gamma Knife Radiation Therapy to shrink any residual cells that may have … continued…
Jan. 29th, 1995 was when I knew something was not right. I had just moved to Atlanta with my family and when settling in for the night I found I couldn’t “clear my chest” of a congested feeling. Four days later my aortic valve was replaced. I now approach the 17th birthday of my new valve, and I remain constantly thankful for the new lease on my life that I was given. I exercise regularly and try to maintain moderation … continued…
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure in April 2009. I have been heavy most of my life. My parents have both been heavy too, and they were on medications for blood pressure. The doctors changed up something with my Dad’s prescription, and it threw him out of whack. He can no longer handle the slightest heat or humidity, and he was out of work and on anti-depression medication for about 6 months. I knew I did not want that … continued…
A big heart-felt thanks to everyone who submitted recipes for our Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day recipe contest. Barb had a hard time picking her favorite, but she has decided … The winner is … Stacy K. from Westfield, IN with her Heart Healthy Meatballs recipe! Congratulations, Stacy! These little meatballs pack a big punch of flavor thanks to generous amounts of all the seasonings. Baking the meatballs on a baking sheet makes the meatballs almost no fuss: mix, shape, bake, … continued…
Since February is American Heart Month, I wanted to take an opportunity to share the 8 known “risk factors” for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). These risk factors are basically aspects of health that increase a person’s chance of developing the disease. The good news is that of the 8 risk factors, 6 of them are modifiable (meaning that you have control over them). The really good news is that of the 6 modifiable risk factors, 5 are positively affected by … continued…
I must admit, I LOVE chocolate! And, for me, it’s truly one of the many pleasure of life. Want to hear some good news about chocolate? A chocolate a day may help keep the doctor at bay! That’s right! Here’s the skinny: Cocoa beans are rich in flavonoids that provide antioxidant powers. In addition to their antioxidant potential, flavanoids are shown to have vascular health benefits which may help lower blood pressure, keep blood from forming dangerous clots and improve … continued…
This meatloaf was inspired by the colorful vegetable terrines I love—sliced layers of vibrant colors. I didn’t get quite the vibrancy I had in my head, but I absolutely love the flavors—spinach in the beef layer and sun-dried tomatoes and carrots in the ground chicken layers. This takes a little longer to prepare than many of my usual recipes, but it is definitely worth the extra effort … it is NOT the same old meatloaf. Prep time: about 30 minutes … continued…
