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I’m often asked what the best way is to shake up the green regime without adding heaviness to a salad. While it’s true that various nuts, seeds, and fruit will add fresh flavor and essential nutrients, my first recommendation is always arugula! Variety is the spice of life, after all, and what better way to add spark and punch to your salads than to incorporate this naturally spicy, sharp, tangy green?

During spring, our warmer days can quickly turn to cooler evenings, and people often look to lighter but warming options for dinner. Spring soups are the perfect answer.

With overwhelming rates of cardiovascular disease in this country, we’ve probably all heard the basic tenets of heart health: control your weight, exercise regularly, watch what you eat, drink in moderation, shun cigarettes, and practice stress management. While all are legitimate suggestions, no matter what the condition of your heart, there are often some finer points regarding heart health that many doctors overlook or don’t understand.

Whether your choice of comfort foods is based on the season, the occasion, your personal history, or your identity, there is always an emotional component to what we eat, as emotions play a significant role in what we crave. No matter the reason, there is certainly room in a healthy diet to moderately partake in whatever your heart and mind desire.