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We live in a society that measures and medicates.   All the tools and technology and medicines deployed to maintain heart health are a help — yet heart disease remains the No. 1 killer in America.  High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major contributor.   Even so, heart disease is largely preventable, and much of that prevention lies in small steps that can make a big difference; diet is foremost among them. To lower your blood pressure, you need to reduce salt intake.  Listen to my tips on how you can shake the salt habit!

Grocery stores are expensive. It’s all too easy to go in for a couple of items, only to leave with an empty wallet. Since we all have to eat, there’s really no way around this.  Listen to this podcast and see how you can save money with these easy tips!

Did you know that meal prep doesn’t have to be a sadistic activity that takes hours and hours of your precious free time?  It is your game plan that needs a facelift in which will help you battle the dinner hassle every night.  I share my amazing tips on getting dinner on the table with ease, your family will love it and you will save money and stay healthy all at once!

Portion sizes have increased by over 35% over the last 20 years.  Plate sizes have gone from 9 inches to 15 inches.  Americans have a total distorted view of what an appropriate portion size is, which directly correlates to our obesity rate.   Listen to my show and get some tips on how to distinguish the right portion size for you!

Most resolutions made this week will fizzle out fast.  Learn how to set goals that you can reach!  You will be so inspired to create new resolutions that you know you will meet!

Doing old school workouts and channeling your inner Rocky by lifting logs and chopping wood in the middle of nowhere makes for an entertaining montage, but fitness technology has come so far and can’t be ignored. If you want to maintain exceptional health and realize your potential as an athlete, there are a plethora of smart fitness gadgets you can use to transform yourself into a fit beast.  Listen to my podcast to hear what my faves are!

Here at Greatist, we're always looking for ways to make our favorite foods healthier without sacrificing flavor. I have compiled a list of our best substitutions and discovered some new ones along the way. Below are my top picks, guaranteed to make that next meal a delicious, healthier hit. It wasn't easy taste-testing all this food, but someone sure had to. Right?

It’s no secret that holiday living doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with healthy living. The indulgent, decadent recipes that adorn Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas tables may not follow the diets we stick to the rest of the year. But with these 10 tips, you’ll be able to stay mentally and physically healthy throughout the holiday season.   This podcast can save you thousands of calories!

What if I told you that you could be 80% more successful with your weight loss program if you did one little thing?  Would you do it??  Then you need to listen to this podcast!  People who keep a food journal are more likely to lose weight and keep it off!!! Lots of great information and tips!

We all know exercising is good for you ... but how do you make it a regular routine?  Listen to this podcast and learn about some interesting benefits to working out that you may not be aware of!