With heart disease being the number-one killer of both men and women in the U.S., it might seem to be an inevitable fate for you or your loved ones.

Not so!

In fact, a balanced diet – something completely within your control - is one of the most important factors in fostering heart health.

In this informative segment Ashley Larson, registered dietitian with the Bryan Diabetes Center, joins the show to share how easy it is for you to reduce the controllable risk factors of heart disease through proper diet and nutrition.