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Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

Once You’re Off, Keep Food Safety in Mind On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions […]

Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.

By Sandra Gultry | March 5, 2019

Before You Go, Pack Foods with Care On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while […]

Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 2 of 2

By Sandra Gultry | March 4, 2019

Let’s continue our discussion! What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some […]

Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 1 of 2

By Sandra Gultry | March 4, 2019

What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some supplements to make up […]

15 Incredibly Heart-Healthy Foods

By Sandra Gultry | February 11, 2019

Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. What you eat plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood […]

Cholesterol – Specifically High Density Lipoproteins

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is HDL Cholesterol HDL (AKA ‘H’ for Happy) carries about 1/3-1/4 of the blood cholesterol. Higher levels seem to protect against cardiovascular disease.  HDL levels less than 40 mg/dl appear to be a risk […]

Cholesterol – Specifically Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What is LDL Cholesterol LDL (AKA ‘L’ for lousy) Cholesterol and is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood.  Too much saturated fats and Trans Fats in the diet can cause LDL cholesterol to […]

Cholesterol – Triglycerides specifically!

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

What are Triglycerides Triglycerides are a normal substance found in the bloodstream and necessary for life. It provides fuel needed for body cells to function. Too many triglycerides floating in the bloodstream increases your chances […]

Hypertension – High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer

By Sandra Gultry | February 4, 2019

This edition will focus on what foods you CAN eat when it comes to controlling blood pressure.  I am sure you have heard that foods rich in potassium lowers blood pressure. Common foods name are […]

4 Simple Reasons Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal….

By Sandra Gultry | January 1, 2019

The food industry vigorously promotes the myth “a calorie is a calorie”. The body is WAY more sophisticated than we can ever imagine. However, based on these four simple facts, we know this is not […]