Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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….
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 […]