These truffles are not only a decadent treat for Valentine’s Day but they also contain ingredients that are good for your heart! Walnuts are an anti-inflammatory food, contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, and help you sleep better! Cocoa has been found to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, raise “good” (HDL) cholesterol and lower[…]
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Heart-Healthy Chocolate Truffles
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes Feb 07, 2012
Make an Oil Change to Feel Fabulous
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Hormone Balance, Weight Loss Jul 19, 2010
On our call last night, Reclaim Your Happy, we were talking a lot about healthy fats for managing and improving moods. As T.S. Wiley says in her book Lights Out, “We’re eating less fat than ever before…If eating saturated fat caused obesity, we would already be well on our way to reducing obesity nutritionally. Actually[…]
Chocolate for the Heart & Romance
By Robin Nielsen Bone Health, Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Hormone Balance, Travel Mar 06, 2010
Oh, the most romantic of holidays, and my personal favorite, Valentine’s Day. February is also Heart Health month and, lucky for us, chocolate can be beneficial for both! For many of us, chocolate is a must in our diets. So it is helpful to know more about its health benefits and health risks. Chocolate has[…]
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