Virginia is filled with historic and beautiful sites we want to visit. In addition to the traditional places, we want to hit slightly odder spots. We want to see live mermaids, dinosaurs playing a role in the civil war and the world's oldest edible ham!
We don’t usually talk about sugar in relation to cholesterol. While our minds almost instantly go to fatty foods as a dietary contributor, different types of food can impact our cholesterol levels as well — sugar being one of them.
Test after test has also shown that tart cherries can significantly aid sleep. Cherries, much like milk and turkey, contain tryptophan — the chemical that makes you sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner.
Sugar is everywhere during October and Halloween is this week. So to avoid the temptation of M&M's, here are a few great candy recipes to make it through the rest of the week. Unlike store-bought sweet treats, none of these have more than three grams of carbs!
“Enhanced beverages” are drinks that have supposed health, wellness or energy properties. Gatorade is one of the tent poles of the category. Newer drinks with added botanicals and health promises are also gaining popularity. This is all happening despite their sugar content.
Rice bran oil not one that most of us use while cooking. Even though it is readily available in supermarkets, we go for the oils we know. But, while it’s higher in fat than olive oil, it can help lower cholesterol in a way olive oil cannot.
Your heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood a day. When blood is thick, your heart must pump faster to compensate for the blood’s decreased volume. Additionally, that condensed blood holds more salt than usual. Dehydration has been linked to high cholesterol, blood pressure and the risk of stroke or heart attack.
We’re pulling into the green mountain state. We’re so pleased to be tourists here while the weather is still warm and we can see the last of the fall leaves and so many outdoor attractions!
The American Heart Association has long said that stress impacts the heart because it can alter many contributing factors in heart disease, such as blood pressure levels. Unsurprisingly, new research has found that stress caused by a negative work-life balance does damage to the heart — especially for women.
Healthy aging demands a body that helps us overcome other problems and illnesses. Many of us strive for healthy bones by walking or with water aerobics. However, new research is showing that low-impact exercise helps health but not bones.
For those of us with concerns about our blood sugar, Halloween can leave us feeling left out or like we're disappointing people by not joining in. Here are six recipes for dips and dippers you can have at a Halloween party to join the fun and the spirit!
Flaxseed is amazing. Per ounce, the seed has 6,338 milligrams of an omega-3 fatty acid! It can fight cholesterol, aid the heart, help lower blood sugar and so much more!
When your doctor tells you that you need to make changes for the sake of your health, it can be overwhelming and intimidating. t can feel futile when you don’t see results quickly. But, new research found that you can actually make positive changes to your health in six weeks if you eat a healthy diet.
Sugar has a more significant impact on heart health that you think. Regardless of health, people who eat more sugar have a higher risk of dying from heart disease. Researchers have some ideas why.
By the numbers, Utah is an excellent place for us to visit. The state has two National Recreation Areas, seven national monuments and five beautiful national parks. But, we also want to visit some spots a little off beat.
Recent studies have confirmed strong links between brain and heart health. Taking care of one aids the other, and neglecting one harms both. Now, researchers are seeing that a diet that helps heart health is also beneficial for the brain.
Sugary and carb-heavy foods can be a hard temptation to avoid. Sometimes, merely having additional reasons to avoid something can be helpful. With that in mind, we wanted to talk about another problem sugar causes that we don’t hear about as much: sleep problems.
Halibut is not only tasty: it’s high in protein, low in carbs. As it positively impacts serotonin, this is a meal you’ll literally be happy about eating! Here are four delicious ads that have no more than 10 grams of carbs!
People around the country are digging into the fall traditions. While carving out a pumpkin, you may just throw away the seeds. However, cooking those seeds instead can be a much more rewarding and yield a tasty treat.
Meatless Monday is a concept that started in WWI but is back in fashion. Cutting back on meat can be good for both your wallet and the environment. But does it make much of a difference to your health?
