Blood Pressure

Are Carbs the Enemy?

By Sandra Gultry | August 4, 2019

What exactly are Carbs? When you hear “carbohydrates,” think “plant power”. On a basic level, carbs are sugars (naturally found in vegetables, fruit and dairy) starches (naturally found in grains, legumes and some veggies) and […]

The Journey From Pre-Diabetes, Uncontrolled Blood Pressure and Sleep Apnea

By Sandra Gultry | May 31, 2019

Pre diabetic to normal. Blood pressure down and Clothes Fit Great! My desires were to set positive example for sons, get properly educated on nutrition, lose weight, lower A1c, and get off blood pressure meds. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sodium and Weight Loss

By Sandra Gultry | October 3, 2018

Salt also causes you to retain water, which tips the scales upward. By reducing your sodium intake, you may lose weight and also reap other health benefits.  Your body needs sodium to control blood pressure […]

5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 3 of 5)

By Sandra Gultry | October 1, 2018

Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices.  The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]

5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 4 of 5)

By Sandra Gultry | October 1, 2018

Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices.  The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]

5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 5 of 5)

By Sandra Gultry | October 1, 2018

Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices.  The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]

5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 2 of 5)

By Sandra Gultry | October 1, 2018

Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices.  The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]

5 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt (Part 1 of 5)

By Sandra Gultry | October 1, 2018

Welcome to “Food is Medicine” by Its All About Choices.  The theme for October is “Sodium” – Is Sodium Making you Fat? Many people intake 3 times the amount of sodium needed by the body […]