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Olive Oil: Help Your Heart the Mediterranean Way
May also protect against dementia
Today’s Mediterranean diet is thought to lower the risk of heart disease. One study completed in the United States in 2007 concluded that both women and men who followed this diet had reduced their risk of death from cancer as well as heart disease. -
Just Two Cups
A great summertime treat!
Which fruit is an excellent source of vitamins to boost your immune system, protects you against the effects of aging, strengthens your bones and blood vessels, helps build feel-good brain chemicals, and can protect against cancer? -
Veggie Grilling
Mmm!
Here’s some great grilling advice from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association. -
Five Foods That Hurt Your Heart
Avoid these to live longer
In Five Foods That Help Your Heart, I introduced a handful of beneficial foods and food components. In this article, let’s get to the ones that appear to hurt the heart when consumed in larger amounts. -
Five Foods That Help Your Heart
Simple dietary changes make a big difference
In this article, to give you a better idea of what comprises a heart-healthy diet, I’ll introduce five foods that help your heart. In my next article, to be published in about two weeks, we’ll cover five foods that seem to hurt your heart. -
Sodium Shock
New recommendations and facts you should know
When you hear the latest statistics and recommendations for sodium and hypertension, you are likely to go into sodium shock! Most Americans consume more than double the amount of sodium recommended. -
Make Eating a Healthy Breakfast a Priority
It’s easy!
I know it’s tempting to skip breakfast when you’re in a hurry, but that’s definitely the wrong thing to do if you care about your health. What we eat for breakfast helps fuel our day’s activities—and new research suggests that if we eat a balanced breakfast, we are less likely to gain weight over a five-year period.
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The Worst Food You Can Eat
We all scream for ice cream!
Topping the list of worst foods to eat is a Baskin Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake. -
Springtime Indoor Grillin’
Avoiding HCAs and PAHs
One of the biggest health benefits of using an indoor grill is eliminating two groups of outdoor barbecue carcinogens: heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. -
Ten Quick Food Tips to Improve IBS
Condition affects millions over 55
The bad news with the “irritable bowel,” which is more sensitive and reactive than a regular bowel, is that the cause is unknown and no real cure is available. The good news is that it won’t kill you or impair your health, and gastroenterologists have found that diet changes DO help most people. -
Too Fishy?
Tips from the Mayo Clinic
Fish oil supplements are especially good for those who want the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids but don’t like to eat fish. But sometimes the supplements taste a little too fishy. -
Everyday Super Foods
Food synergies fight disease
Some foods just go together. Imagine ice cream without hot fudge or peanut butter and no jelly. -
Restaurant Rules to Eat By
You can eat out and still eat healthy!
The days of dining in restaurants only for special occasions are over. Today, for many people, eating out is an almost daily occurrence. Here’s the problem. . . . -
All Taste Buds Are Not Created Equal
Are you a “super taster”?
I always knew food was a personal thing, but I had no idea how personal. For the life of me, I couldn’t imagine how anyone could like a few of the fat-free products I’ve sampled over the years. -
Making Over Cake Mix Recipes
As easy as 1-2-3!
Have you heard the news? Cake is no longer a four-letter word when it comes to healthy eating!
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