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 […]

Almonds Are A Perfect Snack for Heart Healthy And Diabetic Diets

Almonds are one of the best snack foods around.  They are tasty, filling and supply you with an optimal mix of health boosting nutrients.  So instead of munching on unhealthy snacks why not give almonds a try?  You will feel more alert, have more energy and enjoy the day a whole lot more. In this […]

What type of diet helps with heart disease and diabetes risk?

In a 1 year long study, it was determined that following a low carbohydrate Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk and improves diabetes control in overweight patients*.  Weight reduction of any kind can help lower risk for diabetes and complications.  Diabetes is very common in the US – about 5.1% in 2004.  So, the question is […]

Cardiac Diet Meal Plan: 5 Tips to Try

Did you just find out that you have a need for a cholesterol diet menu plan?  Do you have high cholesterol? Not sure what LDL or HDL means? Did your doctor just tell you to stop eating salt and red meat? And you don’t know how that can happen because you love meat? And you […]

Blueberries Are Yummy and Heart Healthy Too!

July is National Blueberry Month!  Blueberries are an awesome fruit and have a lot of nutritional value.  Blueberries are low in calories, handy to have around, and full of vitamin C as well as other naturally occurring compounds that make them heart healthy as well. While a lot of research is ongoing, recently a few […]