The Cooking Cardiologist

Homemade Blueberry Chia Jam

When you combine fresh blueberries and the ancient seeds known as chia, you get a powerhouse full of flavor packed with rich antioxidant properties. This homemade blueberry chia jam not only tastes great, but also is good for you.

Recently I have been adding chia seeds to recipes because chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being high in fiber it’s loaded with other nutrients such as calcium and magnesium.

Here is a great fall treat. The bark is loaded with rich anti-oxidants for your heart. Think of these ingredients as little tiny scrubbers for your arteries…chocolate, ginger and rich colorful pomegranate seeds. This bark is so simple to make and it is perfect for a holiday party or as a hostess gift. Be sure to use a rich dark chocolate, at least 60% cacao. Avoid using white chocolate. In fact, it really isn’t chocolate at all and white chocolate does not have any anti-oxidant properties.

Be sure to keep checking back for new blog posts with delicious, heart-healthy recipes!

A lot of research has been conducted on the health benefits and health risks of wine, in particular red wine. The challenge with associating health benefits to alcohol is that there is always a risk of overconsumption, which brings with it significant health risks. Like anything, used in moderation, red wine can be good for you, but how good is still under debate.

Fresh summer peaches are all around our farmers’ markets and produce sections. And this is very good for all of us. Peaches contain just 68 calories and zero fat. Plus they are naturally high in vital nutrients such as calcium, niacin, potassium, and thiamine.