Keeping It Real, Nutrition

Wear Red Day: Honoring My Mom and Raising Awareness for Heart Health

Every year, the first Friday of February marks National Wear Red Day, a time to raise awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death for women. For me, this day is deeply personal. I wear red not just to support the cause, but to honor my mom, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a… Continue reading Wear Red Day: Honoring My Mom and Raising Awareness for Heart Health

Nutrition

February is American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, yet many people don’t think about their heart health until something goes wrong. As a registered dietitian, I’ve spent my career helping others make heart-healthy choices, but it didn’t really hit home for me until I lost my… Continue reading February is American Heart Month