In preparation for the cold months to come, we are looking at the health risks winter can pose to the heart. Snow may look pretty, but extended periods outside can be hazardous.
We hear so many tips and suggestions for how to get through the holidays. People may tell you to skip meals and save calories for the main event. We disagree. So do experts.
The fall and winter holidays are an excellent time to gather with friends and family and reflect on the year. However, for those of us with blood sugar concerns, holiday meals can be a minefield. That’s why we're sharing some delicious recipes you can bring to the table and enjoy without worry.
This acid has been branded as a miracle food that will cure everything that ails you. Most of those claims have been found to be untrue or unprovable. But, can it improve cholesterol?
Chia seeds pack more mood-elevating omega-3s than salmon! They also have more antioxidants than blueberries! And, they are fiber-dense and can help blood sugar remain stable and avoid spikes.
As we pull into the mountain state, we’ll be belting out the John Denver song. It’s going to be in the 50s this weekend, and we want to get out and see the sights in the gorgeous state that inspired the perennial favorite song
Eating by candlelight may be romantic, but you may want to start eating earlier. A study looking at 112 healthy women found that eating meals later in the day was linked to more risks for heart health.
Frequently, when we think about food and lowering cholesterol, we think about what we need to cut out, not what to include. We avoid things heavy in cholesterol, not thinking about how certain foods can fight high cholesterol levels. But grapes are not only cholesterol-free: they may actually lower it!
During the winter, it can be tough to get enough vitamin D. We synthesize vitamin D from ultraviolet-B light from the sun hitting our skin. So, how do you get vitamin D when you're wearing a coat?
Many of us eat pears as they come — delicious fruit that we can munch into exactly as it is. But today we want to take a look at some other ways to enjoy the fruit. The highest treat here has fifteen grams of carbs. That’s pretty “sweet” if you ask us!
Around the holidays, stress can mount up: with gatherings of family and friends, shopping, planning and organizing. Having fun can be an awful lot of work. Today, we want to take a look at some of the ways stress can harm us and some ways to mitigate it.
We love root vegetables, and turnips are back in season! As we’re fans of turnips, we wanted to take some time today to speak about their properties and why you should work them into your menu.
Well known for its gorgeous vistas, beautiful evergreen forests and Puget Sound, we can’t wait to breathe the air in Washington. We decided that, for this trip, we’re avoiding Seattle. The famous city has many things we want to see, but we want to explore the rest of the state.
When e-cigarettes first hit the market, people were hesitant but hopeful that they could make a difference. Over the years, doctors have been pleased with the results. However, new research may give you a solid reason to stop vaping.
The Japanese diet is based around minimalism: minimal animal protein, sugar or sauces, minimally processed ingredients and smaller portions. It offers many health benefits, especially for the heart. Men in Japanese suffer from heart disease at half the rate of men living in the U.S.
It would make the supermarket easier if you could spot the best choice at a glance when picking food. However, brands don't make it easy! There are tricks they use to fool even the savviest among us into believing we’re making healthy choices.
We have shared some low-carb cookie recipes in the past, but we think you can’t have too many great, low-sugar cookies in your life! Today, we are revisiting the subject with five that we love!
People have been eating garlic for at least 5,000 years</a>. The vegetable has many medicinal values that we may have unconsciously linked to eating it that may have prompted it to become a flavor staple across many cultures.
Exercise aids health and wellness in so many ways, physically and mentally.
