Cooking for the Heart

heart healthHey, moms. Guess what? It’s not only old men who have heart problems. Actually, heart disease is the #1 killer of women! Seriously, I kid you not. You know what else? One of a woman’s most vulnerable times for heart issues is when they’re pregnant or have tiny babies. (Don’t we get all the luck?) If you think about it, it makes perfect sense what with all this pregnancy, lugging little people around, constantly lifting and bending – not to mention the fact that a lack of sleep puts a strain on your whole body, including your heart.

I’m a big proponent of making sure you take care of yourself, instead of just everybody else! Don’t let February be just about candy hearts for you; let it remind you to take care of your real heart. Cook some meals with plenty of heart healthy vegetables, whole grains, and heart healthy fish. Start with my pasta primavera below – it’s a one pan heart health powerhouse!

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Rachel was born the same year the word "foodie" was officially added to the English language, and boy, did that turn out to be appropriate. A reformed junk food junkie and couch potato, she successfully lost 100 pounds through healthy lifestyle changes, including cooking and eating fresh whole foods. Her cooking classes focus on delicious whole food recipes. She is the owner of the wellness business "This One Bite" and shares healthy recipes and kitchen adventures at ThisOneBite.com. Because that just left too much time on her hands (ha!), Rachel also operates a bakery business, Lucca Bakery, that can be found at farmers markets throughout the season. Rachel is a lifelong learner and has several degrees, certification from the Mayo Clinic and has studied cooking around the world including Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She loves to travel, and brings experiences from over 30 countries to her culinary creations. Luckily, she also has a tall, dark and handsome husband and a couple of adorable kids who never mind licking the bowl.

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