Wellness Topic of the Month!
The importance of Wellness Checks & Heart Health
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Well Child Exams: How can I best prepare my child for their checkup?
Top Heart Healthy Foods
Fruit and Vegetables
Oranges, Apples, Pomegranates, Apricots, Grapefruit, Leafy green (kale, spinach), Asparagus, Peppers, Tomatoes, Garlic
Healthy Fats
Nut Butters, Avocado, Olive Oil, Canola oil
Proteins
Salmon, Almonds, Walnuts, Peanuts, Beans, Lentils, Tofu
Whole Grains
Oatmeal, Whole grain breads, Barley, Brown Rice, Flaxseed, Wheat germ
How to make a heart healthy plate: At each meal try to fill your plate with 1/2 fruits and vegetables, 1/4 whole grains and 1/4 heart healthy protein.