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 16, 2013
Oatmeal Pancake Recipe Great For Diabetic and Heart Disease Patients
Today, I want to share a recipe that I think is a wonderful way to control your AM blood sugars and keep your cholesterol low. It’s a breakfast pancake recipe that is made using oatmeal and let’s you create a higher fiber meal with little to no effort or change in taste. These are delicious! […]
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 […]
January 2, 2013
Top 3 Ways To Make Health Your New Year’s Resolution
It’s January, and we all see it as a time to start anew. Forget how we did last year, we are going to do it right this year. No matter what. I see that happen in my own life as well. It’s like we turn the page and it’s a brand new life. I can […]
December 31, 2012
Resolve to Take Your Life Back One Step At A Time
It’s the New Year tradition, to make some resolutions and then possibly follow them for a few days, weeks or months, then they are forgotten. But I don’t necessarily do “resolutions”, I feel like you should stop trying to make such huge changes that they are impossible to continue to do. Your new year’s changes […]
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 […]
January 11, 2012
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 […]
September 28, 2011
Have You Started To Feel Like You are on Trial?
I felt that way yesterday, and it made for a day of reflection about priorities and prejudices. Yesterday, I was called for jury duty. If you don’t know what that is, here is a reference. In our lifetimes, we have a lot of choices and experiences, and a lot of those shape the way that […]
August 3, 2011
High Blood Pressure Diets: Eating More Potassium is Important to Your Meals
In a world where salt is going out of fashion, balance is the key to keeping your high blood pressure diet in check. Too much salt can increase high blood pressure and heart problems risk for the average person. But in a recent study, information was revealed that indicated balancing your salt and potassium intake […]