Get Small - If you have standard size dinner plates, get some smaller plates. It easily helps reduce your portions.

Think Out Of The Box - Boxed and processed foods usually have fewer phytonutrients which studies have shown help reduce the risk of heart disease. Eat fresh cooked foods whenever possible.

Go Big on Veggies - Increase the portions of veggies on your plate. Veggies should consist of 2/3 of the average plate size.

Take Away - Remove the salt shaker, only add necessary salt for flavoring during cooking. Salt increases blood pressure.

Fish Please - Fish, especially white fish has lowfat, cooks easily, and is heart healthy. Eat quality fish, once or twice a week. Discuss with your doctor if planning or are pregnant.

Eat Seasonally - When in-season, increase your in-take of fresh veggies and fruit.

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JollyCook loves good food, and loves simple foods even more. A crisp Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese on a hot Summer day just can’t be beat. A hot Pork Roast on a cool Autumn night helps melt away the day’s stresses. This section of JollyCooks blog will be for simple, but healthy meals you and your family will love.