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Tomorrow is Diabetes Alert Day, a national reminder to check in on your risk for type 2 diabetes. Most people don’t see the early signs — not because they’re ignoring anything, but because the symptoms are quiet. A quick, confidential quiz from the American Diabetes Association can give you a clearer picture of where you stand and what your body may need.

Since it’s Nutrition Month, I’ve been thinking about the foods that make healthy eating feel easy — the ones that support weight loss, cholesterol, blood sugar, and steady energy without overthinking. Beans are at the top of that list, thanks to their fiber and resistant starch that keep you full and energized. That’s why my Lickety‑Split 3‑Bean Vegetable Soup is one of my go‑to meals when I need something nourishing, fast, and satisfying.

When people want to feel better or make healthier choices, the hardest part is often knowing where to start. With so much noise and so many opinions, it’s easy to get stuck before you even begin. Nutrition Month is the perfect time to come back to the basics, and these simple, familiar diet tips offer a clear, doable place to begin.

March is National Nutrition Month, and it’s the perfect time to remember how powerful small, everyday food choices can be. The EAT‑Lancet pattern — a mostly plant‑forward way of eating — has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and early death. And the best part is that the benefits come from adding more plants, not cutting out entire food groups.

Research following more than 100,000 adults for three decades found something wonderfully simple: your heart thrives on small, varied movement. It’s not about perfect workouts or long sessions — it’s about mixing it up with little bits of walking, stretching, stairs, or light strength. One new movement sprinkled into your week can make a meaningful difference.

Carrots don’t usually get much attention, but they’re one of the quiet powerhouses for heart health. Their beta‑carotene, potassium, and fiber work behind the scenes to support healthy blood pressure and calm inflammation — simple food doing a lot of good. And if you want an easy way to enjoy them, this 5‑ingredient carrot soup is warm, bright, and ready in 15 minutes.

My dear friend Jenn likes to say there’s a difference between treating yourself and treating yourself well — and she’s right. Treating yourself is fun in the moment, but treating yourself well is the kind of care your heart actually feels. This Valentine’s Day, the smallest choices can be the ones that show your heart the most love.

A simple kitchen trick that helps pasta, rice, oatmeal, and other grains fare easier on your blood sugar — without giving up the warm, cozy meals you love.

In the early days of Covid, when hospitals were quiet and cardiac rehab had gone remote, I met a patient who didn’t fit the usual picture of heart disease. Tom was a healthy, active 45‑year‑old whose heart attack made no sense — until we looked at a marker most people have never been told to check: Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Knowing this number can change the way you care for your heart, not with fear, but with clarity and confidence

A lot of people feel like they’ve already blown their New Year’s resolutions by now — and that feeling can take the wind right out of your sails. But one slip doesn’t erase your progress. Just like fixing a flat tire instead of slashing the other three, you can pause, reset, and take the next small step forward.