How to Pick Produce
Don’t throw away money on produce that will go bad before you get to use it. Here are some tips to help you pick prime produce.
Hidden Sodium = Salting Your Food
If you have given up the salt shaker but still eat pre-packaged processed foods such as soups and frozen dinners, you may be consuming too much sodium for good health.
Drops Could Be Allergy Shot Alternative
A recent study has found that sublingual allergy drops could be a safe and effective treatment to controlling ragweed allergies.
March Is National Nutrition Month
If it’s March then it must be National Nutrition Month. The American Dietetic Association aims to get the word out on the importance of good nutrition and physical activity.
Happiness is Good for Heart Health
A recent study has found that the happier one feels, the less likely they are to develop heart disease.
Test Your Snack Knowledge
Americans love to snack and we are doing it more now than in the past. Test your knowledge on one of America’s most favorite pastimes.
Low Vit D Puts Your Heart at Risk
From high blood pressure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease, we are learning that vitamin D plays an important role in protecting our hearts.
Going Vegan
You’ve made the decision to go full out vegan, eliminating all animal sources from your diet. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Heart Disease: Not Just a Man’s Concern
Women need to focus on reducing heart disease risk too, which is often given more attention as a man’s health concern.
Focus on Foods for Disease Prevention
If you are cutting out entire food groups to lose weight, you may be putting your overall health at risk. Carbohydrate foods such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables play a crucial role in disease prevention.
Get Fido Fit Too
This New Year, don’t forget about your pet’s health if they are overweight. Include some healthy resolutions for them as well, such as more play time and fewer food treats.
NYC Pushes for Salt Reduction
New York City Mayor Bloomberg, an admitted salt lover himself, hopes others will follow his city’s guidelines to reduce salt and sodium in many restaurants and store items.