In January, I celebrated my 44th birthday and I'm realizing more and more each day that it's time to get serious about my health. I drink water, walk occasionally and don't drink pop, but I know that there are other things I could be doing to be healthy.
Among other things, February is also American Heart Month. It's the perfect time to take a look at making better food choices in order to live a heart healthy lifestyle.
When choosing foods that are heart healthy, you want to be sure to pick the colors of the rainbow. Colorful fruits and veggies make it so we get the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients in our diets. Especially purple foods which have polyphenols in them and important for a healthy heart.
Heart Healthy Snacks & Drinks
*Strawberries
*Cherries
*Red Peppers
*Red Grapes
*Purple Grapes
*Eggplants
*Plums
*Purple Cabbage
*Cantaloupe
*Oranges
*Butternut Squash
*Sweet Potatoes
*Peaches
*Kale
*Kiwi
*Cucumbers
*Greens
*Green Grapes
*Spinach
*Broccoli
*Smoothies
Drinking Welch's 100% Grape Juice helps support a healthy heart too. below, I'll show you how to make up a delicious mocktail that you can serve to your entire family.
Fancy Concord Grape Juice Mocktail
To make this Fancy Concord Grape Juice Mocktail all you need is Welch's 100% Grape Juice and Welch's Sangria Sparkling Juice for the ice cubes. Pour Sangria into an ice cube tray and freeze. Pour grape juice into a wine glass and add ice cubes. Viola! You can also add frozen red or purple grapes for a fancy touch.
During American Heart Month, why not add a glass of Welch's 100% Grape Juice to your meal? Here's a coupon to help you save.
How do you like to stay heart healthy?
I love Welch's Grape Juice but it has so much sugar in it that although it's great for your heart, I just can't indulge in it as much as I would like.
ReplyDeleteI hear you! Every once in a while is good.
DeleteI didn't know that about purple stuff!!! I try to be mindful of what I am taking in as best I can.
ReplyDeleteMe too! I try to eat healthy when I can.
DeleteI love Welch grape juice, so fruity, refreshing and tasty.
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This was really good with the sangria juice ice cubes!
DeleteGreat tips and your mocktail looks so good. pinned to try this.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Theresa!
DeleteWe have been so on eating and drinking heart smart this year. I can't drink juice because of the sugar content but I definitely eat the fruit.
ReplyDeleteHey, fruit is best in it's natural state.
DeleteGreat recipe and tips! I didn't know that purple foods were good for your heart. I drink grape juice on a regular but I'll add Welch's to the menu for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks! This was a helpful reminder for me too.
DeleteThis looks delicious, I'm proud to say I eat a lot of food on this list. I love my #FatSnacks but I need the healthy stuff too.
ReplyDeleteGirl, I love those fatsnacks too lol.
DeleteCherries are some of my most fave fruits. I just love it when they go on sale for $1.99 in the summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat, where do you live? Cherries have never been that cheap here.
DeleteThanks for sharing. I am definitely trying to keep my heart healthy. I love this mocktail idea and will be trying this myself really soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tia, hope you like it!
DeleteCongratulations on celebrating your 44th birthday! That's big, and I like that you're trying to remain healthy, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm trying to work this thing out.
DeleteThis looks so delicious and refreshing. I can't lie though, I'd probably make it with some red moscato :)
ReplyDeleteHey, do you Boo! ;)
DeleteI love your tips! I don't drink soda either. I love drinking me some grape juice.
ReplyDeleteGirl, this juice is the bomb.
DeleteWelch's Grape Juice has always been a fave of mine.... it's sooooo good .
ReplyDeleteIsn't it though!
DeleteI haven't had Welch's Grape Juice in forever. Your mocktail looks delicious. I'm going to make that this month. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome sis!
DeleteYes, I too enjoy a nice refreshing glass of juice over plain water - thanks for the money saving coupon too. #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteHey, I aim to please. ;)
DeleteI eat a lot of veggies and fruits to stay healthy.
ReplyDeleteThat's good Sonya!
DeleteThanks for sharing you tips Stacie! I haven't had a soda in years does this juice have added sugar? For heart health I live a vegan lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteWow!!this sounds like a great brand,grape juice is really inviting!! #productreviewparty
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Stacie! I luv to add a little Welch's to iced tea, it's a great way to add extra layer of flavor as well as sweeten! Thanks for sharing! #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this list of heart healthy foods. I already eat a ton of the ones listed and my kids are huge fans of Welch's Grape Juice. My mom makes sure that I keep some on hand because she says it helps build their immunity system up.
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