*Women are strong. We are smart. We solve problems. Women can do anything men can do. And, there are some things we’re even better at – dying of heart disease and stroke. Like breaking barriers? Go Red! And help break the one against heart disease.
It’s not just a man’s disease. Each year, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke. But we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes.
When it comes to beating heart disease and stroke, change can be the cure. Make a change at GoRedForWomen.org.
Go Red For Women is about much more than wearing red on National Wear Red Day. It’s about making a change.” Staying heart healthy can begin with eating these 3 things everyday.
AVOCADOS
BANANAS
CARROTS
Avocados – fats account for around three quarters of the calorie count of an avocado. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, in the form of oleic acid. Monounsaturated fat is considered to be a “good fat” which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease.
Bananas are a great source of vitamin B6. According to the American Heart Association, B vitamins help break down homocysteine—an amino acid that at high levels is related to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
Carrots are a very good source of both antioxidant alpha and beta carotene, which are converted in the body to retinol (vitamin A), good for skin, lungs, immune system and heart health. Salads and smoothies are great ways in which to include heart healthy ingredients into your daily diet. If you don’t like “green” smoothies why not try an ABC Smoothie using ALMOND MILK, BANANAS AND CARROTS.
What is your favorite way to make a smoothie?
I’m getting so excited, and can’t wait to see you at Friday’s link party with me and the lovely Robin @robincharmagne as you show us your “Wear Red for Women” OOTD (outfit of the day).
Every month at our “Girl’s Night In” event we like to share stories, food and fun. Most of us have side gigs so we also like to share new products and today I want to share one of them with you.
Jamberry Nails – Cynthia Davis is a distributor for Jamberry Nail Wraps and during our last Girls’s Night In, she installed a set on our hostess, Carol. It was fun watching the process and they turned out really nice.
Click on the catalog for more information and enjoy this short video.
Do you have a side gig that you would like to share?
I can still remember 25 years ago when my husband first touched my hand, I felt tingly all over. Fast forward to today and his touch still makes me feel special but now K-Y® YOURS+MINE makes us both feel tingly all over.
Looking back to our early years of marriage, Valentine’s Day was a time to get dressed up and hit the town, now we prefer to stay in snuggled up in front of the fireplace watching a movie. Trust me, the romance is not dead, just a little more laid back which is fine by me. A K-Y® YOURS+MINEK-Y® DATE NIGHTwith flowers, chocolate or just a dinner and a movie is what we both need to reconnect and stimulate our minds and bodies.
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Hello friends and welcome to Good for the Soul Soulfood Sunday, a kickoff to the celebration of National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 6th.
Did you know that 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year? This is an unacceptable statistic that should concern us all because it’s preventable with the proper diet and exercise. This week, fellow blogger Robin @ RobinCharmagne and I have teamed up to bring awareness to heart disease and women beginning today with a heart healthy recipe.
My heart healthy Soulfood Recipe is a Slow Cooked Lite Creamy Asparagus Soup using low sodium chicken broth and coconut milk.
Ingredients:
2 lbs of fresh Asparagus, washed and cut (trim and discard ends)
1 can Coconut Milk
5 cups reduced sodium Chicken Broth
1 Medium white onion diced
Fresh Ground Pepper
Wash Asparagus thoroughly, trim ends and discard, cut remaining stalks in half
Pour 5 cups of reduced sodium chicken broth and coconut milk into Crock Pot
Add asparagus, onion and fresh ground pepper and stir
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours
Soup on a cold winter day is good for the soul and lowering your sodium intake is good for the heart. Lowering your sodium intake helps to prevent increased risks for stroke, heart failure, osteoporosis, stomach cancer and kidney disease.
Will you commit to eating healthier for a healthier heart?
On Friday we are hosting a link party and hope that you’ll come back and link up your “Wear Red for Women” OOTD.
Avocados – fats account for around three quarters of the calorie count of an avocado. Most of it is monounsaturated fat, in the form of oleic acid. Monounsaturated fat is considered to be a “good fat” which reduces levels of bad cholesterol in your blood and lowers your risk of stroke and heart disease.
