Category: Heart Healthy Foods

Healthy lunches are not just a concern for your kids as they head back to school, but for you as well! It can be challenging coming up with lunch box ideas for your kids, let alone yourself! Maybe you have co-workers who want to go out to eat every day or you tend to skip […]

It seems like for years, kale has been the green super food that everyone has been obsessing over, but now it’s all about seaweed! Why the switch in greens? While kale contains more antioxidants than any other vegetable, seaweed offers its own amazing health benefits including being the largest source of iodine. Most other foods greatly […]

Natural Grocers just opened up in Fort Worth this week and it’s one of my favorite places to shop because of their abundant organic produce. It’s sort of a personal chef’s heaven! I was invited to do a cooking demo in their new beautiful kitchen tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. where I will be sharing a […]

I have many wonderful memories fishing with my dad during the summer. I was about three years old when I got my first fishing pole. I think it was My Little Pony or something like that. Fishing was something that always brought my dad and grandparents together and of course, I would always get to […]

Eating more vegetables seems to be on everyone’s “to-do” list. We know how critical it is to get our greens, but sometimes we get sick of the same old veggies like broccoli or squash. Thankfully spring is almost upon us which means a greater variety of produce! We were asked to write for the March issue […]

Yum Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots/onions 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic ¾ cup finely chopped tomato 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.  Add shallots/onions to pan; cook […]

February is American Heart Month and to celebrate that (and Valentine’s Day) we are focusing on the many health benefits of red food. Red fruits offer many health benefits because they have some of the following nutrients; lycopene, ellagic acid, quercetin, hesperidin, fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Don’t forget you can even get plenty […]

Not all oils are created equal, and no single oil should be used for all your cooking needs. Instead, fill your pantry with a variety and learn how to cook with each. Know the smoke point Because of their chemical makeup, some oils are better suited for lower-heat cooking than others. This is important because […]

February is Heart Healthy month, and to help you cook and eat heart-healthy, Chef Deb Cantrell offers a few simple tips: 1. Remember that eating heart-healthy does not have to be difficult. Or bland! 2. Try low sodium substitutes for cooking. Use fresh (not dried) herbs in place of salt for even more flavor. Also, use lemon […]