Eat Smart

How to Eat Healthy When You Have No Time

You start with the best intentions: You bookmark healthy recipes, pick up kale and quinoa at the grocery […]

Heart-Healthy Eating on a Budget

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy meals that are good for your heart. […]

5 Heart-Healthy Food Swaps

When it comes to your heart health, it’s the little, everyday choices you make that can have the […]

Think Twice About Following Food Trends

Kale, chia seeds and quinoa: They’ve all received their fair share of media buzz over the last few […]

The Truth About 4 Popular Heart Health Supplements

Watching your cholesterol levels is a smart idea, especially since one in three people have high levels of […]

Are You Getting Enough (or Too Much) Calcium?

Most people associate calcium with a healthy skeleton. Indeed, the mineral is essential for keeping your bones healthy, […]

Obesity, Sugar and Heart Health

Over the last half century, obesity rates have skyrocketed. In 1962, 46 percent of adults in the U.S. […]

Alcohol and Heart Health: Separating Fact from Fiction

Does a glass of wine a day keep the doctor away? There’s a popular belief that alcohol — […]

Your Guide to a Heart-Healthy Grocery List

A Johns Hopkins nutrition expert shows how easy it can be to fill your cart with foods that […]

The Power of Gut Bacteria and Probiotics for Heart Health

Bacteria may benefit heart health in surprising ways. Here’s what Johns Hopkins researchers are learning about that connection […]

Fuel Your Fitness

Your nutrition choices before, during and after activity can help you stay strong and recover better. Here’s a […]

Berry Good for Your Heart

 Many kinds of berries are high in heart-healthy antioxidants. Meet some of the top varieties and get delicious […]

A Heart-Healthy Eating Adventure

Eating well for your heart health doesn’t need to be bland. Enjoy all sorts of ethnic cuisine styles […]

The Truth About Heart Vitamins and Supplements

Vitamins and supplements get a lot of hype as a way to promote heart health. But do they […]

ABCs of Eating Smart for a Healthy Heart

Following a heart-healthy diet can be easy when you know the basics of eating wisely. Johns Hopkins researchers […]

How to Read Food Labels for a Heart-Healthy Diet

What’s worth knowing about the first ingredient listed on a food label? How can you decode the words […]

Fats and Your Food: Striking a Heart-Smart Balance

You don’t need to cut out all fat from your diet to eat in a heart-healthy way. But […]

8 Ways to Lose Belly Fat and Live a Healthier Life

A combination of exercise and the right diet will help you lose the abdominal fat that’s linked to […]