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 […]
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 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 […]
April 17, 2011
Cardiac Diet for a Lifestyle of Heart-Healthy Meals
Following a healthy heart-smart Cardiac Diet plan is one of your greatest weapons in the fight against heart disease. If you already suffer from heart disease or if you are at risk for developing heart problems then the foods and liquids you consume each day play an important part in the health of your heart. […]
April 10, 2011
The American Heart Association Diet
The American Heart Association Diet is part of the overall health awareness provided by the American Heart Association. March is heart awareness month and the purpose is to make every single person aware of the dangers of cardiovascular diseases and strokes and how to make some simple lifestyle changes that will insure the health of […]
March 22, 2011
Heart Healthy Menu
A good heart healthy menu may also be classified as a low fat/low cholesterol diet. The body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to promote good health but too much of the wrong kind of cholesterol will cause damage to your heart and other organs. Cholesterol comes from the foods you eat and it is […]
February 8, 2011
Healthy Diet Menus for You Plans
This is a continuation of the previous informational post related to how the Healthy Diet Menus Plan can help you. How can it help you? If you are a dietitian or doctor, this can really help you get your patients off to a good start and keep them on track. Your patients can take your […]