Love Your Heart This February

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This year is the 57th year that February has been recognized as American Heart Month, which brings the spotlight to heart disease, the number 1 killer of Americans. The CDC released a study in 2021 that stated the leading cause for death in both sexes across all races and origins and ages is heart disease. So how do you combat this? Have a healthy eating plan, be more physically active and learn the warning signs. Click here for more information.

If you’re starting to plan to eat healthier, here’s a simple snack recipe that is full of fiber and heart-healthy fat. Thanks to Heart.org for this recipe and several more like this. Go check it out!

Almond Snack Mix

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole, unsalted almonds
  • 2/3 cup whole-grain cereal squares
  • 1/2 cup low-fat granola (without raisins)
  • 1/4 cup dried apricot halves, cut into pieces

    OR

  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup sweetened, dried cranberries

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the almonds in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted, stirring once or twice to ensure even baking. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the cooled almonds.

*Quick Tips

Cooking Tip: If all the snack mix isn’t likely to be eaten on the day you make it, we recommend using the golden raisins. The moisture of the dried apricots may cause the cereal to lose its crispness over time. Be sure the almonds are completely cooled when you add them to the mix; otherwise, they will make it soggy.

Tip: Almond Snack Mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for three to four weeks.

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