Love is in the air this month at Feet First Foot Care Specialists, we are excited to be celebrating Valentine's Day and American Heart Month. We wholeheartedly believe living a healthy lifestyle can be simple, tasteful, and fun! Cooking more meals at home allows everyone in the family to build better eating habits. Plus, it is a great way to say “I love you” to someone special. Healthy meals are known to promote emotional balance, nourish the heart, and improve podiatric health. Below are a few heartfelt recipes and activities for you to share with your loved ones.

Heart-Healthy Recipes:

• Sriracha-Glazed Chicken with Paprika Butternut Squash
• Ginger Pumpkin Bisque
• Greek Frittata with Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Roasted Red Bell Peppers
• Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
• Oatmeal Cherry Cookies
• Berry Cobbler

These are just a few delicious and easy recipes that you can find on the American Heart Association website. A quick and effortless way to enhance dishes is to add fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs while limiting sugar, sodium, and processed foods. Turn your kitchen into a romantic, five-star restaurant and cook up a delicious recipe together!

Heart-Healthy Activities:

• Couples Foot Massage
• Online Meditation Class
• Take a Winter Walk
• Go Dancing
• Try a New Heart-Healthy Recipe
• Have a Podiatric Checkup Together

The American Heart Association recommends adults get 150 active minutes a week. Swelling, feeling cold, hair loss, or cramping in your feet and legs can be a potential indication of heart disease. Several medical conditions are linked to heart diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Stress is one factor that may increase your risk for high blood pressure. Make regular physical activity fun and sign up for a new dance class or take a winter walk around your favorite park. Relieve stress with an online meditation class or a couple’s foot massage!

If you have any concerns about foot discomfort that you or your loved ones may be experiencing do not hesitate to schedule a comprehensive foot examination with our podiatrist, Dr. Adam Mucinskas at our Cromwell, Connecticut office. Contact our office by calling 860-632-5499 to schedule an appointment.