About Me
- Kimberly Binkley
- At age 39, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. I was given days to live with a heart function of 5% at that time. I was also told I needed a heart transplant to survive. I am now a 13 year survivor and have not had a heart transplant. I am married to my best friend, Steve and have one daughter, age 19. I'm sharing my journey to help others and because it "Matters to my Heart."
Monday, February 23, 2009
Exercise!
Exercise is one of the best ways to help protect your heart from heart disease. Have you exercised today or are you planning to? How often do you exercise each week? Would you do it if you could look into the future and see the shape your heart will be in 10, 20, or 30 years? This is something you CAN do today. We all have our excuses and our reasons but truthfully, we can all squeeze in 30 minutes a day for exercise. I've exercised today, have you?!
Friday, February 20, 2009
New Low Sodium Food Find!
Ok...today at Kroger Marketplace, I found a very low sodium chili sauce in the natural food section. It's Crazy's Charlies chili sauce and it only has 5 mg sodium in a 1/2 cup serving! Very exciting. I haven't tried it out for taste yet but the jar states Award Winner fiery food challenge. States it's good for hot dogs for coney sauce and it's good to add to your own homemade chile. They have a website also. It's www.cgsalsa.com.
Also....I found some delicious soups! they are condensed soups and you just add 16 oz of low sodium chicken stock to them and warm up. They have several different soups and they also have spaghetti sauces that are low sodium also. The website where you can actually order them is www.reidfoods.com I contacted them by email today and got the sodium contents for all their soups and for the spaghetti sauces. You can find some of the soups at Dorothy Lane Market in the Dayton Ohio area but you can order direct from their website. Here are the contents given to me today in the email. I've tried the tomato basil, minestrone and the Italian Wedding soup and they are yummy!
Condensed Tortilla Soup - 140mg 6%
Condensed Tomato Basil - 149mg 6%
Condensed Potato Leek - 164mg 7%
Condensed Wild Mushroom - 163mg 7%
Condensed Italian Wedding - 27mg 1%
Condensed Pumpkin - 82mg 3%
Condensed Butternut - 128mg 5%
Condesned Minestrone - 55mg 2%
Pasta Sauces:
Artichoke Antipasto - 170mg 7%
Bruschetta - 60mg 3%
Marinara - 240mg 10%
Asiago Cheese - 289mg 12%
Vodka - 227mg 10%
Cognac - 30mg 1%
Roasted Red Pepper - 14mg 1%
Also....I found some delicious soups! they are condensed soups and you just add 16 oz of low sodium chicken stock to them and warm up. They have several different soups and they also have spaghetti sauces that are low sodium also. The website where you can actually order them is www.reidfoods.com I contacted them by email today and got the sodium contents for all their soups and for the spaghetti sauces. You can find some of the soups at Dorothy Lane Market in the Dayton Ohio area but you can order direct from their website. Here are the contents given to me today in the email. I've tried the tomato basil, minestrone and the Italian Wedding soup and they are yummy!
Condensed Tortilla Soup - 140mg 6%
Condensed Tomato Basil - 149mg 6%
Condensed Potato Leek - 164mg 7%
Condensed Wild Mushroom - 163mg 7%
Condensed Italian Wedding - 27mg 1%
Condensed Pumpkin - 82mg 3%
Condensed Butternut - 128mg 5%
Condesned Minestrone - 55mg 2%
Pasta Sauces:
Artichoke Antipasto - 170mg 7%
Bruschetta - 60mg 3%
Marinara - 240mg 10%
Asiago Cheese - 289mg 12%
Vodka - 227mg 10%
Cognac - 30mg 1%
Roasted Red Pepper - 14mg 1%
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Beat the Statistics!
1 in 3 women will die of heart disease. Do you know your risk factors? Do you know what your heart health will be in 10 years? Are you doing anything today to help prevent heart disease in your future? Are you taking control of what you can control? You can't do a thing about your family history but there is so much that you can do on your own to help prevent heart disease for yourself and for those you love. I've heard it said, knowledge is power. That's not quite true......there is no power in knowledge, there is only power in the actions that take place because of that knowledge. There is no power if you do nothing with that knowledge. Choose today to take action and control the factors you can to keep your heart healthy. You've only got one heart! You know, as women, we take care of everyone in our families and for the most part we put ourselves last and never give our heart one thought. We never think about what the lack of exercise is doing, we never think about what the food we eat is doing to our heart, we never think about getting our cholesterol checked and doing what needs to be done to keep it under control, we never think about what being overweight is doing to our heart. We make time for our kids activities and for other things, but we never make time for exercise and just a little "you" time. You know.....if we never think about those things and never act upon them, are we really taking care of our families? I mean....wouldn't you rather make sure you are "there" for them today or 10 years down the road? I know you just answered yes to that. Ok, then act upon your knowledge. If you are reading this you now know that 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease. You now know that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. You also know what you need to do! Get a heart healthy checkup, know your blood pressure numbers, know your cholesterol numbers and take action if they are high, you know you should exercise at least 30 minutes a day, you know you should eat healthy and you know you need to know your family history and discuss this with your doctor. You know you need to know the warning signs of a heart attack. You know the day you need to start taking control........TODAY! My favorite slogan is "JUST DO IT" Don't be that 1 in 3 that will develop and die of heart disease. Love your heart and do it today! Take care of your family by being there for them.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Another sponsor
another sponsor I forgot to mention earlier. Diet coke....go to www.dietcoke.com and you can register for a diamond red dress pin! Also, don't forget to vote daily for the red dress on the campbells site at www.campbellsaddressyourheart.com
February is Heart Month
Ok...the entire month of February is heart month. This is the month that should get us all thinking about our own heart health. Let's face it, most of us never think about our heart. Out of sight, out of mind! I challenge everyone to do 1 good thing for your heart each day. Sometime in this month, schedule a heart health check up. Know your family history and get your cholesterol numbers. Know them and act if they are high. There are lots of little things we can do to help protect the health of our hearts. I'm going to do my best to post one each day, so for today here's a simple thing you can do each day to help protect your heart:
It might seem surprising that a little pistachio nut can be one of the secrets of a healthy heart, but it's true. The mighty little pistachio nut contains phytosterols-a substance that blocks your body from absorbing cholesterol. The result: A small handful of pistachios daily may help prevent your arteries from clogging, keep your vessels clean, your heart healthy and strong. There are also other delicious nuts and seeds that may also help protect your heart. They include sunflower seeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, flaxseeds (whole), almonds, walnuts, hazlenuts. Nuts contain unsaturated fats (good fats), Omega -3 fatty acids which help your heart by preventing dangerous heart rhythms that can lead to a fatal heart attack, L-arginine which may help the health of your artery walls by making them more flexible and less prone to blood clots that can block blood flow, fiber which helps lower cholesterol and helps you feel more full, vitamin E which may help stop the development of plaques in your arteries and plant sterols which help lower cholesterol. Even though nuts are a healthy snack, you still need to eat them in moderation because they do contain a lot of calories. Current guidelines suggest you eat 1 to 2 ounces of nuts daily, which is about a small handful! So grab a handful today and LOVE YOUR HEART!
It might seem surprising that a little pistachio nut can be one of the secrets of a healthy heart, but it's true. The mighty little pistachio nut contains phytosterols-a substance that blocks your body from absorbing cholesterol. The result: A small handful of pistachios daily may help prevent your arteries from clogging, keep your vessels clean, your heart healthy and strong. There are also other delicious nuts and seeds that may also help protect your heart. They include sunflower seeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, flaxseeds (whole), almonds, walnuts, hazlenuts. Nuts contain unsaturated fats (good fats), Omega -3 fatty acids which help your heart by preventing dangerous heart rhythms that can lead to a fatal heart attack, L-arginine which may help the health of your artery walls by making them more flexible and less prone to blood clots that can block blood flow, fiber which helps lower cholesterol and helps you feel more full, vitamin E which may help stop the development of plaques in your arteries and plant sterols which help lower cholesterol. Even though nuts are a healthy snack, you still need to eat them in moderation because they do contain a lot of calories. Current guidelines suggest you eat 1 to 2 ounces of nuts daily, which is about a small handful! So grab a handful today and LOVE YOUR HEART!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Today is the Day
Wear your red today and help bring awareness that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. Go Red and do something good for your heart today. Make it a habit!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sponsors supporting the Go Red Cause
Ok....this is another easy way to support the Go Red movement. Many of you may already purchase items or use services from these businesses. There are several that are supporting Go Red for Women and you may not be aware of what they are doing so here they are:
1. Blue Diamond
From February 1 through April 15, 2009, Blue Diamond Growers will donate 10 cents per can of 6 oz. Whole Natural Almonds to the Go Red For Women movement for a total donation of $100,000.
For more information about Blue Diamond, visit www.bluediamond.com.
2. Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company has enlisted designer Nicole Miller to create three Campbell’s Red Dress designs. Consumers can vote for their favorite dress online, and each vote cast between December 18, 2008 and March 2, 2009 generates a $1 donation to Go Red For Women, up to $275,000.
For more information about Campbell’s support, visit www.CampbellsAddressYourHeart.com.
3. Campbell's Healthy Request Soups
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Campbell’s Healthy Request Soups will make a minimum donation of $350,000 to help fight heart disease.
For more information about Campbell's support of Go Red, visit www.CampbellsAddressYourHeart.com.
4. Clairol Professional
Clairol Professional is proud to donate 20 cents for every participating product sold from July 2008 through June 2009, for a total donation of $140,000.
For more information on Clairol Professional, visit www.clairolpro.com.
5. Cutco
CUTCO is donating a minimum of $200,000 by March 2009 to Go Red For Women to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage women to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.
For more information on Cutco, visit www.cutco.com.
6. e-GLAM
e-GLAM, Inc. is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and will donate $250,000 to the cause by June 2009.
For more information on e-GLAM, visit www.e-glamsfriendshiptour.com.
7. Flooring America
Flooring America is proud to support Go Red For Women.
For more information on Flooring America, visit www.flooringamerica.com.
8. Fresh Express / Chiquita
Fresh Express is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the Go Red For Women movement. From February 1 through February 28, 2009, 10 cents of every specially-marked Fresh Express or Chiquita product sold will be donated to the American Heart Association, for a minimum of $150,000.
Fresh Express also gives consumers the opportunity to donate Fresh Funds points to the American Heart Association and will double the points value for donations made during the month of February.
For more information on Fresh Express, visit www.freshexpress.com.
For information on how to donate points, visit www.freshfunds.com.
9. Geoffrey Beene
Geoffrey Beene is proud to honor Macy’s national sponsorship and support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement with a $100,000 contribution in February 2009.
For more information about Geoffrey Beene, visit www.geoffreybeene.com.
10. Hamilton Beach
In support of Go Red For Women, Hamilton Beach will donate $850,000 through February 2009.
For more information on Hamilton Beach, visit www.hamiltonbeach.com.
11. Jafra
In 2009, Jafra will make a minimum donation of $75,000 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Jafra, visit www.jafra.com.
12. Jiffy Lube
In support of Go Red For Women, Jiffy Lube has created the Maintenance Partners for Life program to help raise funds and awareness for heart disease prevention. From January 28 through March 16, 2009, Jiffy Lube customers who make a $3 donation will receive a Maintenance Partners for Life book and will contribute to Jiffy Lube's goal of raising $1.5 million for the cause.
For more information on Jiffy Lube, visit www.jiffylube.com.
13. Macy's (National Sponsor)
Macy's is a proud national sponsor of Go Red For Women. In addition to the ongoing support of their multi-year sponsorship, Macy's will help to raise funds and awareness for the cause in 2009 by conducting a Wear Red Sale.
Thursday, February 5, through Sunday, February 8, 2009, Macy's encourages everyone to show their support and will provide all-day in-store savings to customers wearing red. Those who forget their red can make a $2 donation and receive a Red Dress pin and the all-day savings. All contributions received will benefit the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Macy's, visit www.macys.com/gored.
14. Merck (National Sponsor)
Merck is proud to be a national sponsor of Go Red For Women. In addition to the ongoing support of their multi-year sponsorship, this year Merck will sponsor Go Red luncheons in 16 cities where they will offer a special breakout session and provide the Go Red For Women "Love Your Heart" Cookbook to all attendees.
For more information on Merck, visit www.goredwithmerck.com.
15. Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray is a proud national supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
For more information about Ocean Spray, visit www.oceanspray.com.
16. Perfumania
In support of Go Red For Women, Perfumania will donate $5 from the sale of each bottle of its Go Red fragrance for women and $5 from the sale of each Jerome Privée Pour La Maison Juicy Apple candle sold through December 31, 2009. And for each Mattese cosmetic gift set sold in 2009, Perfumania will donate $1 to the cause.
For more information on Perfumania, visit www.perfumania.com.
17. Prego Heart Smart
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Prego Heart Smart Italian Sauces will make a minimum donation of $75,000 to the cause.
For more information on Prego, visit www.prego.com.
18. Princess House
From January 3 through August 14, 2009, Princess House will donate $1 from the sale of each Princess Heritage "Love Your Heart" Keepsake Bottle to the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Princess House, visit www.princesshouse.com.
19. Rite Aid
During the month of February, Rite Aid is offering customers the opportunity to purchase a paper red dress with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Go Red For Women.
For more information on Rite Aid, visit www.riteaid.com.
20. StarKist
As a proud supporter of women’s heart health, this year StarKist® Tuna will donate $100,000 of its profits from StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch® Tuna to the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on StarKist, visit www.starkist.com.
21. Supervalu
SuperValu, parent of grocery chains Acme, Albertsons, bigg's, Bristol Farms, Cub, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher's, Jewel-Osco, Save-A-Lot, Shaw's, Shop 'n Save and Shoppers, is a proud national supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on SuperValu, visit www.supervalu.com www.supervalu.com.
22. Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Swanson will make a minimum donation of $50,000 to the cause.
For more information on Swanson, visit www.swansonchicken.com.
23. Swarovski
Swarovski has created the Red Dress Pin, Red Dress Charm and the Swarovski Go Red For Women Collection and will donate $150,000 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement in 2009.
For more information on Swarovski, visit www.swarovski.com.
24. V8 Beverages
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, V8 will make a minimum donation of $100,000 to the cause.
For more information on V8, visit www.v8juice.com.
25. Yankee Candle
During February 2009, Yankee Candle will donate $1 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement for the sale of every large jar candle or large 2-wick cylinder candle in one of six select red fragrances. Additionally, they will donate 10% of the net proceeds from the sale of new Red Dress Car Jar® auto air freshener.
For more information on Yankee Candle, visit www.yankeecandle.com.
I always like to support the businesses that support Go Red so I thought you might want to also! Go Red this Friday!
1. Blue Diamond
From February 1 through April 15, 2009, Blue Diamond Growers will donate 10 cents per can of 6 oz. Whole Natural Almonds to the Go Red For Women movement for a total donation of $100,000.
For more information about Blue Diamond, visit www.bluediamond.com.
2. Campbell Soup Company
Campbell Soup Company has enlisted designer Nicole Miller to create three Campbell’s Red Dress designs. Consumers can vote for their favorite dress online, and each vote cast between December 18, 2008 and March 2, 2009 generates a $1 donation to Go Red For Women, up to $275,000.
For more information about Campbell’s support, visit www.CampbellsAddressYourHeart.com.
3. Campbell's Healthy Request Soups
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Campbell’s Healthy Request Soups will make a minimum donation of $350,000 to help fight heart disease.
For more information about Campbell's support of Go Red, visit www.CampbellsAddressYourHeart.com.
4. Clairol Professional
Clairol Professional is proud to donate 20 cents for every participating product sold from July 2008 through June 2009, for a total donation of $140,000.
For more information on Clairol Professional, visit www.clairolpro.com.
5. Cutco
CUTCO is donating a minimum of $200,000 by March 2009 to Go Red For Women to raise awareness about heart disease and encourage women to improve their heart health and live stronger, longer lives.
For more information on Cutco, visit www.cutco.com.
6. e-GLAM
e-GLAM, Inc. is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and will donate $250,000 to the cause by June 2009.
For more information on e-GLAM, visit www.e-glamsfriendshiptour.com.
7. Flooring America
Flooring America is proud to support Go Red For Women.
For more information on Flooring America, visit www.flooringamerica.com.
8. Fresh Express / Chiquita
Fresh Express is proud to support the life-saving efforts of the Go Red For Women movement. From February 1 through February 28, 2009, 10 cents of every specially-marked Fresh Express or Chiquita product sold will be donated to the American Heart Association, for a minimum of $150,000.
Fresh Express also gives consumers the opportunity to donate Fresh Funds points to the American Heart Association and will double the points value for donations made during the month of February.
For more information on Fresh Express, visit www.freshexpress.com.
For information on how to donate points, visit www.freshfunds.com.
9. Geoffrey Beene
Geoffrey Beene is proud to honor Macy’s national sponsorship and support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement with a $100,000 contribution in February 2009.
For more information about Geoffrey Beene, visit www.geoffreybeene.com.
10. Hamilton Beach
In support of Go Red For Women, Hamilton Beach will donate $850,000 through February 2009.
For more information on Hamilton Beach, visit www.hamiltonbeach.com.
11. Jafra
In 2009, Jafra will make a minimum donation of $75,000 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Jafra, visit www.jafra.com.
12. Jiffy Lube
In support of Go Red For Women, Jiffy Lube has created the Maintenance Partners for Life program to help raise funds and awareness for heart disease prevention. From January 28 through March 16, 2009, Jiffy Lube customers who make a $3 donation will receive a Maintenance Partners for Life book and will contribute to Jiffy Lube's goal of raising $1.5 million for the cause.
For more information on Jiffy Lube, visit www.jiffylube.com.
13. Macy's (National Sponsor)
Macy's is a proud national sponsor of Go Red For Women. In addition to the ongoing support of their multi-year sponsorship, Macy's will help to raise funds and awareness for the cause in 2009 by conducting a Wear Red Sale.
Thursday, February 5, through Sunday, February 8, 2009, Macy's encourages everyone to show their support and will provide all-day in-store savings to customers wearing red. Those who forget their red can make a $2 donation and receive a Red Dress pin and the all-day savings. All contributions received will benefit the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Macy's, visit www.macys.com/gored.
14. Merck (National Sponsor)
Merck is proud to be a national sponsor of Go Red For Women. In addition to the ongoing support of their multi-year sponsorship, this year Merck will sponsor Go Red luncheons in 16 cities where they will offer a special breakout session and provide the Go Red For Women "Love Your Heart" Cookbook to all attendees.
For more information on Merck, visit www.goredwithmerck.com.
15. Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray is a proud national supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
For more information about Ocean Spray, visit www.oceanspray.com.
16. Perfumania
In support of Go Red For Women, Perfumania will donate $5 from the sale of each bottle of its Go Red fragrance for women and $5 from the sale of each Jerome Privée Pour La Maison Juicy Apple candle sold through December 31, 2009. And for each Mattese cosmetic gift set sold in 2009, Perfumania will donate $1 to the cause.
For more information on Perfumania, visit www.perfumania.com.
17. Prego Heart Smart
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Prego Heart Smart Italian Sauces will make a minimum donation of $75,000 to the cause.
For more information on Prego, visit www.prego.com.
18. Princess House
From January 3 through August 14, 2009, Princess House will donate $1 from the sale of each Princess Heritage "Love Your Heart" Keepsake Bottle to the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on Princess House, visit www.princesshouse.com.
19. Rite Aid
During the month of February, Rite Aid is offering customers the opportunity to purchase a paper red dress with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Go Red For Women.
For more information on Rite Aid, visit www.riteaid.com.
20. StarKist
As a proud supporter of women’s heart health, this year StarKist® Tuna will donate $100,000 of its profits from StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch® Tuna to the Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on StarKist, visit www.starkist.com.
21. Supervalu
SuperValu, parent of grocery chains Acme, Albertsons, bigg's, Bristol Farms, Cub, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher's, Jewel-Osco, Save-A-Lot, Shaw's, Shop 'n Save and Shoppers, is a proud national supporter of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement.
For more information on SuperValu, visit www.supervalu.com www.supervalu.com.
22. Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, Swanson will make a minimum donation of $50,000 to the cause.
For more information on Swanson, visit www.swansonchicken.com.
23. Swarovski
Swarovski has created the Red Dress Pin, Red Dress Charm and the Swarovski Go Red For Women Collection and will donate $150,000 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement in 2009.
For more information on Swarovski, visit www.swarovski.com.
24. V8 Beverages
As part of Campbell Soup Company's efforts to give at least $1.8 million over three years to the Go Red For Women movement, V8 will make a minimum donation of $100,000 to the cause.
For more information on V8, visit www.v8juice.com.
25. Yankee Candle
During February 2009, Yankee Candle will donate $1 to the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement for the sale of every large jar candle or large 2-wick cylinder candle in one of six select red fragrances. Additionally, they will donate 10% of the net proceeds from the sale of new Red Dress Car Jar® auto air freshener.
For more information on Yankee Candle, visit www.yankeecandle.com.
I always like to support the businesses that support Go Red so I thought you might want to also! Go Red this Friday!
National Go Red for Women day
Don't forget this Friday to wear your red to help bring awareness to women that heart disease is our number 1 killer. Go to www.goredforwomen.org and get your free red dress pin and sign up for newsletters, etc. You can also get lots of great information there to help with prevention of heart disease. Go Red and Love Your Heart! If in the Cincinnati area, watch channel 12 early in the morning to catch Bob Herzog and John Gumm wearing red dress neckties!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Easy way to donate to the cause
Ok...here's an easey way to donate to the heart assoc for research. Go to www.campbellsaddressyourheart.com vote for the red dress you like and campbells will donate $1.00 for each vote until March 2nd. If I did this right, just click on the title of this post and it will take you to the website. If not.....just type it in! You can vote every day. Remember Friday is National Go Red for Women day. Wear your red to bring awareness to women about our #1 threat! Love your heart!
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