We’ve all been in front of the fridge at 3 a.m., hungry and looking for snacks or something that we know is not good for us. But it turns out that late-night snacking can put you at risk for more than just putting on weight.
Tag: heart healthy eating
Cholesterol, Fats, Salt and Your Diet: The Best Heart-Healthy Choices
I get asked about all the time what people should eat to help maintain their heart health. One reason might be that the topic of diet has become very controversial in recent years.
Eating Breakfast: Why It’s The Right Start for Your Heart
Eating breakfast may have health benefits – but food choices matter as well. A dietitian offers her suggestions for front-loading your day with heart-healthy meals and snacks.
Cutting Back on Sodium? Make Sure You Avoid the Salty Six
If you’re like most Americans, you’re eating too much sodium — even if you don’t use the salt shaker to add it to your food.
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Recipe: Mashed Turnips with Cinnamon Apples
Cook very small, young turnips with sweet apples for an especially appetizing side dish. Seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish goes very well with a lean protein. There is no need to peel the white turnips — just give them a good scrub.
Say Ole´to Heart-Healthy Mexican Food
Get heart-conscious tips for cooking and ordering healthy Mexican meals.
Crave Chinese Food? Tips for Heart-Healthy Asian Cuisine
Here are healthy Asian menu ingredient swaps and preparation tips along with flavor-packed recipes from Cleveland Clinic nutrition experts.
Pumpkin Is Easy on the Waistline — and Other Surprising Benefits
Pumpkin is good for your heart, eyesight, immune system and more. Learn six ways – plus some favorite Cleveland Clinic recipes – to add more pumpkin to your diet.
10 Tips to Lighten Up Your Italian Feast
Revamp your favorite Italian recipes with heart-healthy cooking tips from Cleveland Clinic nutrition experts.
From Fiber to Fish Oil: Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
Lots of controversy and confusion surround cholesterol. In patients who have coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease or carotid artery disease, there is no question about the benefit of cholesterol-lowering medications. However, for the rest of us who don’t have these diseases and don’t want to get them, how can we lower our cholesterol naturally? There are … Read More