Is Jenny helping you take the weight off? Then you might want to take a look at your snack supply.

Jenny Craig's Anytime Peanut Butter Flavor Nutritional Bars are the latest peanut butter product to be voluntarily recalled due to the salmonella outbreak. No illness has been reported in connection with the bars, but there's a chance they may be contaminated with the bug.

If you're a regular user of these bars, you can check the specific codes here. Jenny Craig says they'll replace any affected boxes for customers at their centers.

Luckily for peanut butter lovers, heart-healthy (thought calorie dense) peanut butter straight from the jar still appears to be safe. (For a list of items not affected by the recall, click here.) Here are five other ways to enjoy fat in a healthy way.

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September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, so take some time this month to educate yourself on cholesterol -- the good, the bad, and what you can do about it.

• Get tested. If you don't know your cholesterol levels, visit your doctor. Ask your doctor to explain the results and give you some recommendations if your cholesterol levels needs improvement. Chris recently posted a good overview of the different types of cholesterol and some general guidelines for healthy ranges.
  
• Eat heart-healthy foods. Choose plenty of whole grains, healthful fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated), lots of fruits and vegetables, and lean protein. Also, remember to minimize your sodium intake.

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It's always such a bummer to get home from work or the gym and realize you don't have anything ready for dinner. You're already hungry, and you don't have the energy to put together a complicated meal, so what do you do? Call for a pizza? Eat a PB&J or two? Run out to a fast food restaurant?

No, no no! Not only are these choices detrimental to any weight-loss (or maintenance) goals you might have -- they're also not smart choices for heart health. Here are seven alternatives from MSN that are quick, easy, and best of all, heart-smart.

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