The 80% Opportunity. Eighty percent of heart disease is preventable by what we eat, how we move, the way we live. We believe by taking several small steps over time, we create a remarkable finish.
Each month we share a small challenge to help you take another step toward living your best, healthiest life. It’s our invitation to join us as a community focusing on this step to benefit our own health and wellness.
I WILL: SAVOR THE HERB FLAVOR
ADD A SPECIAL POP OF FLAVOR THAT’LL MAKE YOUR TASTEBUDS, AND HEART, HAPPY. Get creative in the kitchen when it comes to seasoning your foods: exploring herbs and spices not only make it creative and fun, but you’re also creating better nutrition habits and lending a hand to better health. Instead of reaching for the saltshaker to enhance the flavors of your favorite dish, fresh herbs offer a bold flavor and keeps the sodium levels in check.
Not only can herbs benefit your culinary skills and lower your risk (i.e., reducing sodium intake, adding antioxidants and some essential vitamins), fresh herbs are known for their mood boosting aromas. If you’ve got a green thumb, growing your own herbs offers time with gardening, which can give a boost to your activity levels and mental wellbeing.
Always remember, dried herbs are a great option too! The flavors are concentrated during the drying process so be sure to adjust how much you use. A good guide: 1 Tablespoon of fresh herbs equals 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
START SMALL: Give a fresh herb a try in a dish this week and skip the salt. Ideas: Try chopped basil on your morning breakfast scramble, add cilantro or dill to your salad greens, or some rosemary to your roasted veggies.
FINISH REMARKABLE: Make fresh herbs part of your kitchen year-round! Grow your favorite herbs in small pots or containers - rotate them between indoors and outdoors when the season’s right.
