Rice Bowl with Black Beans, Chicken and Corn:  Cholesterol-friendly.

Rice Bowl with Black Beans, Chicken and Corn: Cholesterol-friendly.

Try this Rice Bowl with Black Beans, Chicken, and Corn for a quick, and easy meal; packed with flavor and cholesterol-lowering ingredients! Both black beans and avocados are excellent sources of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol. It does this by decreasing its absorption [Continue Reading]

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

Grilled Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli is jam-packed with cholesterol-friendly ingredients and perfect for an easy summer meal. The American Heart Association recommends we eat fish at least 3 times per week. Salmon is not only a fish but one that is high [Continue Reading]

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie… with almond milk and Greek yogurt.

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie… with almond milk and Greek yogurt.

You will want to make this blueberry pineapple smoothie over and over when you taste how refreshing it is! It’s essentially fat-free with less than 2 grams of fat and only 5 grams of cholesterol. If you’re making some changes in your diet and lifestyle [Continue Reading]

Summer Tomato Salad today, with memories of yesterday.

Summer Tomato Salad today, with memories of yesterday.

Summer tomato salad, fresh from the garden. There’s nothing better than homegrown!! We wait all summer for them to turn red and be ready to eat. And it brings back memories of the tomato salads my mom made all the time! We didn’t have homegrown, [Continue Reading]

One Crust Healthy Apple Pie

One Crust Healthy Apple Pie

Check out this delicious low-calorie, One Crust Healthy Apple Pie. It’s made with only 1/4 cup of sugar. Consequently, it’s the perfect dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about! The recipe calls for Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples. However, substitute if you like. [Continue Reading]

10 Tips for Lowering Cholesterol Without Medication.

10 Tips for Lowering Cholesterol Without Medication.

Reduce your risk of heart disease with these 10 tips for lowering cholesterol without medication. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. We have known for years, that lowering cholesterol levels has proven to reduce the risk of heart [Continue Reading]

“Marie’s Gravy”.. one of my fondest memories. A recipe from the vault.

“Marie’s Gravy”.. one of my fondest memories. A recipe from the vault.

Marie’s Gravy is an old family recipe. It brings back fond memories of the wonderful smells in my mother’s kitchen. Here I am in Atlanta, Georgia visiting my newest granddaughter. She is six months old and had the misfortune of being born at the start [Continue Reading]

Best Ever Chocolate Cake, ‘Lower’ Calorie, and Healthier.

Best Ever Chocolate Cake, ‘Lower’ Calorie, and Healthier.

If you just need something to do on a lazy summer afternoon, bake the Best Ever Chocolate Cake! My daughter and granddaughter are living with us right now. They’ll be here for the next few months. Therefore, I’m trying to take advantage of our time [Continue Reading]

Intermittent Fasting 101 … What is it and how does it work?

Intermittent Fasting 101 … What is it and how does it work?

Have you been wondering about intermittent fasting? Did you know it’s not really a diet but a pattern of eating? Keep reading to learn more. The history of fasting Fasting is not a new concept. People have been fasting since ancient times. Humans have not [Continue Reading]

Strawberry Banana Smoothie is high protein and delish!

Strawberry Banana Smoothie is high protein and delish!

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious snack or meal, try this Strawberry Banana smoothie. It’s packed with flavor and protein and with just 4 ingredients it couldn’t be easier. It’s my favorite go-to quick drink! If you work the night shift, it’s a [Continue Reading]