The Mediterranean Diet is a primarily plant based way of eating that focuses on whole foods and very little dairy or red meat. The best part of this way of eating is how full of flavor the foods are. The recipes are usually very easy to follow as well, which makes sticking to a healthy […]
July 5, 2013
Five Things To Do Daily To Improve Your Heart Health And Follow A Cardiac Diet
Heart attack is the number one leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, taking care of your heart is of utmost importance. You don’t have to be one of those people who die from heart diseases and their complications. Even if you have a heart disease right now, you can still improve your […]
May 27, 2013
7 Tips for Cooking Lower Fat Recipes to Improve Your Heart Health
Let’s face it, most people love eating fatty foods. Our culture is fond of eating fried foods because they are easy to cook, and at the same time very delicious. However, these foods do not sit well with our heart and its blood vessels. Young people may think that older people are the only ones […]
February 25, 2013
Heart Healthy Chocolate Facts
Health Benefits of Chocolate Chocolate has often been miscalculated as a junk food that should be avoided at all times. That is a pity because a lot of people, especially those with sweet tooth, love eating chocolates. A lot of people consider chocolates as their comfort food, especially when they are feeling a little lonely […]
February 18, 2013
Heart Healthy Ways For Women
Most people think that heart diseases, most especially heart attacks, are diseases of old men. This myth has been perpetuated by media who always portrayed men as having heart attacks, and who often used male models in pictures and videos depicting heart attacks. However, what most people do not know is the fact that a […]
January 21, 2013
Getting Fit Does Not Equal Pain
This year, I resolved to walking every day for 30 minutes on my treadmill or on my elliptical machine. I have managed to do that except for a couple of days. I also ordered a fitbit, and it’s turning out to be quite a motivator for me to walk 10,000 steps daily. I have started […]
January 9, 2013
Oatmeal Is Good For Your Heart
Oatmeal is almost a perfect food, because it has fiber and a good amount of nutrients in the vitamin and mineral category and it makes your heart healthier just by eating it. Oatmeal has soluble fiber – about 6 gm of fiber in 1 1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal (3/4 cup uncooked). Soluble fiber lowers […]
September 4, 2012
More Tips On Going To A Farmer’s Market On A Diet
In this second part of the blog post series on shopping at a farmer’s market, I am going to talk about how to know what to choose and come home with foods that are healthy for you. We just talked about the first 3 lessons in the previous blog post. They were tips that allow […]
September 3, 2012
How To Shop At A Farmer’s Market On A Diet
You know that healthy food is most likely the freshest food that you can find. While frozen and canned foods can be healthy, it’s best to eat the least processed food available. One way to do that is to go to your local farmer’s market while fresh fruits and vegetables are in season. Learning what […]
April 14, 2012
High Blood Pressure Diet: What Should I Do?
Learning more about what you should be eating to lower your blood pressure is an important first step. To know how to follow a high blood pressure diet, you can follow some simple steps to make your meal planning easier. If you are currently suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension, then you should consider […]