Avocados – yum! Who can resist the delicious, creamy taste of avocado? If you’re concerned about healthy eating, avocados can play an important role in your diet. Avocados contain naturally good fats and no cholesterol, plus fiber, potassium and iron.
Cuando los jóvenes piensan sobre la salud, normalmente no piensan en el corazón. De acuerdo con Dr. Siddharth Gandhi, un cardiólogo de Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, “Este pensamiento no es una enfermedad de viejos. La enfermedad de corazón afecta a
You have probably heard before that red wine is good for your heart. But… is it? Alcohol and antioxidants, specifically resveratrol, in red wine may be protective for your heart. It increases your good cholesterol levels, Reduces your bad cholesterol,
What’s the leading cause of death for women in America? The answer might surprise you. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Over the past 10 years, more women have died of heart disease than breast cancer and
Triglycerides (TG) and cholesterol (CHOL) are important measures of heart health. When you have high levels, you have an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. High CHOL can cause atherosclerosis, a dangerous accumulation of CHOL and other deposits on
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger More and more people are aware of the importance of eating whole grains in their day to day nutrition. Consuming whole grains can represent the first step in making your diet more nutritionally balanced.
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Hard to believe and accept, but August slowly marks the end of summer, a time when you can reap the fruits of your hard work one more time. This time around will find you
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger I recently attended the American College of Cardiologist Annual conference, which reminded me of the importance of keeping your heart healthy. Here are some tips to help you along the way: Heart disease is
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger MONDAY Breakfast Muesli with fat free yogurt, walnuts, cranberries and banana – add one cup of muesli and half a cup of fat free yogurt. Stir in the walnuts and refrigerate over night. In
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Tips to help you lighten your meals: Skinless chicken: Much of the fat and calories found in poultry is found in the skin, so removing it can be the best method of improving your
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Here you will find the top fruits in season for February: Grapefruit Grapefruit is high in fiber and low in calories having 42 cal/100g, and it has a powerful effect in boosting the metabolic
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Leek Leeks come from the onion plant in the Allium family. These vegetable has a lot of nutritional benefits: it is low in calories and has a lot of worthy nutrients, flavonoids antioxidants, minerals
