February is American Heart Month

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States according to the CDC? A great way to help reduce your risk of heart disease is by munching on lots of fruits and veggies. Most fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber which may prevent high blood cholesterol. Eating more fresh produce could also help reduce sodium intake and possibly lead to lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, most adults should be consuming about four to five cups of fruits and vegetables every day. One easy way to do that is to add fruits and veggies to foods that you already enjoy. Adding broccoli to pasta or fruit to yogurt allows you to enjoy some of your favorite foods and still get plenty of fruits and veggies. You can also try different ways of preparing vegetables that you haven’t tried before. For example, roasting Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and tomatoes brings out different flavors than if they were steamed or raw. Of course, one of our favorite ways to eat lots of fruits and veggies is to pack them into smoothies. Whether it’s spinach in our popular Hulk Smoothie or carrots in our X-Ray Vision Smoothie, we love slurping up tasty smoothies packed with a nutritious punch. Including more colorful produce in your diet can lead to a healthier heart and therefore, a healthier life. Brighter Bites offers families a variety of vibrant veggies and fruits every week which we hope will help them have healthy heart beets!