Best Food Buys in April
The key to a healthy diet is making smart choices when it comes to your nutrition. Including foods from every food group allows your body to get every nutrient it needs to keep you healthy and energized. In order to
Add Fiber for Fullness and Health
Incorporate more fiber in your diet. You have probably heard this many times before but do you know why fiber is actually important? Fiber plays an important role for your digestive system and helps alleviate constipation. Foods containing fiber offer
Consejos que pueden ayudar al corazón
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
Best Foods for February
It’s February and winter is nearly over — although looking out the window, it doesn’t seem like winter is willing to ease its powerful grip yet. Right now, you need foods that will keep you warm and nurtured and you
Is red wine good for my heart or not?
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,
Go Red for Women to Fight Heart Disease
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
Consejos para comer saludable para estudiantes universitarios
Cuando uno es un estudiante universitario, es difícil comer sano, asistir a clases, dormir, estudiar, y pasar rato con amigos. Son muchas prioridades las que compiten y la salud no es la primera importancia que nos viene a la mente
January Favorite: Citrus Fruits
Even though it’s cold outside in January, the grocery stores are filled with fresh citrus fruits – bursting with flavor, and reminding us of sunshine and warm weather. Take advantage of the great selection and prices, and stock up on
Heart Health: 5 Crucial Steps to Lower your Cholesterol and Triglycerides Levels
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
Operation shrink your body – Day 279: October Health
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger As the relaxed days of summer drift away, you slowly find yourself in the middle of Autumn. Fall represents the perfect time to freshen up your eating habits. The change in temperature can be pleasant for those who have struggled
Exceptional Fall Superfoods – Try Something Different This Year
Here we go. Fall has started! Farmer’s markets will soon start to close down. You are a health-focused person and want to continue buying healthy, seasonal products. We all know that apples, pears, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkins and squash are
Operation Shrink Your Body – Day – 250! Are you getting enough whole grains?
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.