Eating for heart health is important for everyone. But this blog post is specifically for the ladies! Cardiovascular disease is a serious health problem in our country. But often, men get more attention from their doctors regarding heart health than women do. We want women to get the message that they need to make their …
We know that exercise can do a whole lot of good for the body, but have you wondered how your workout helps your heart? Read what experts in the field have to say about keeping your heart healthy with exercise, and what 3 kinds of exercise you want to make sure you include in your exercise routine for your heart.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. It’s a great time to examine our overall health and evaluate if any changes need to be made. We can start with diet, exercise and even supplements! What is Heart Disease? The term “heart disease” …
Our heart is such an amazing organ! It pumps blood and oxygen through our arteries throughout the body. But like everything else, food impacts our bodies and our heart! We want to make sure we eat a diet that helps keep us reach out heart health goals. But a diet high in saturated fat, artificial …
Fiber has many benefits, from keeping you regular to aiding in weight loss. But chances are, you may not be getting enough fiber in your diet. Research indicates that most Americans are not getting enough fiber Why? Because they are consuming too many processed foods in the Standard American Diet. Also, many people with GI …
Simple Food Swaps to Help you Reach your Health Goals Faster Did you know there are several easy and simple ways of changing up your diet right now? These things will give a bit of an edge on reaching your health goals faster. It’s simple: switch some everyday food items with something else that is …
An apple a day will keep the doctor away March is one of my favorite months because it is National Nutrition Month. As a Registered Dietitian, it really inspires me to reach out and educate as many people as possible on the amazing benefits that nutrition can have in your life. For example, did you …
This Friday is National Wear Red Day®. It is a movement to bring about awareness between Women and the risks of heart disease and stroke. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (N.I.H.) in the U.S, Coronary Heart Disease is the “#1 killer of women in the United States”. By wearing red this …
About Garlic Aside from warding off vampires and mosquitoes, garlic has many uses! There has been research studies showing a correlation between lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, cancer, and improved immune system when consuming garlic. This herb is part of the onion family. So, I guess this starts to explain a little about why it has …
