January/February 2022
View PDF VersionPreventing Disease
Keys to a healthy heart that you may not know
When it comes to protecting your heart, you know the basics. Don’t smoke. Keep a lid on “bad” cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar with a healthy diet and, if necessary, medications. Exercise on most days. Limit weight gain. But you may not know about other key steps to protect the old ticker. Here are a handful.
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The Healthy Cook's soups
Tomato Lentil Soup
This simple-as-it-gets lentil soup has a million variations. Stir in some cooked bulgur and a sprinkle of parmesan before serving. Or sauté a little curry powder with the onion. Or toss in baby spinach or kale for the last minute or two. Or add minced fresh herbs or pesto just before eating. For a creamy soup, purée 1 or 2 cups, then stir them back into the pot.