Allicin, containing the sulfur that gives garlic its taste and smell, has medicinal properties that aid heart health and the immune system. People who eat garlic daily are 63 percent less likely to get a cold.
We still have cold nights, so we wanted to share some of our favorite low-carb veggie soups with you. These are the soups we turn to when to when it’s cold outside, and we want to feel cozy without worrying about our blood sugar!
They say variety is the spice of life. We agree with that in many ways, especially when it comes to diet, exercise and activities. But, we want to talk about “spicing” up your health. We’re looking at turmeric, a yellowish spice found in a lot of Indian dishes.
Many people across the country are still experiencing winter. Vitamin C aids your immune system and can help your body protect itself from infection, but what is it, why does it help and what are the best sources?
Like most people, we like snacks. If you’re peckish, go for something better than chips or cookies, almonds can be delicious, satiating and good for your heart!
Walking is excellent for health. It helps us maintain muscle, aids circulation and can help us avoid post-meal blood sugar spikes. However, according to a new study, walking may not prevent weight gain.
New research has found that optimists are not only less likely to have a stroke, but they are also more likely to recover after having a stroke. And, their outlook helps them in several ways.
Having even more reasons not to eat sugar can help to make it less attractive and resolve our efforts to avoid it. New research shows that sugar can harm the bowel, this knowledge may help us shun sweet stuff.
Even if you aren’t a huge fan of broccoli, hopefully, one of these four recipes will spark your fancy and become a favorite dish in your kitchen. Maybe the cheese will make you enamored with it!
You have seen millet in birdseed mixes. However, for much of the world, it is a staple. It's growing in popularity in the U.S. and it has a lot of potential health benefits.
During the winter, we sometimes get bored with the limited in-season foods in the produce aisle. Canned produce is frequently misrepresented as being not as good. However, they have the same nutrients — fresh, canned or frozen.
We have a hard time resisting white bread. And while whole grain bread can be a great source of complex, heart-healthy carbs, white bread isn’t. Now, scientists have found a way to double its fiber content!
One of the things we love most about getting outside is its heart health benefits. New research shows that our resting heart rate is even more indicative of health than we thought.
There are several reasons people may be turning away from Gatorade and drinks like it. While we usually focus on the sugar content when talking about the drinks, now we’re looking at what they do to heart health.
With the panic about the coronavirus, the U.S. has its first mandatory quarantine since the ‘60s. But, you have a much higher risk of getting the flu than you do of even coming in contact with the coronavirus.
While we can’t will away this blustery, cold weather, we can at least have a taste of summer. Tonight, for dinner, we’re thinking of orange recipes for the main course and dessert.
Dairy is, according to recent studies, good for your heart health. We are taking a look at yogurt and how it may aid your heart and health. Which ones are best?
Very few Americans eat the correct amount of fruits and vegetables daily. A new study found that a poor diet was the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. It killed more people than smoking.
The weather is frightful for much of the country, and many folks don’t want to go out in the cold, with snow and ice. There are still ways to exercise inside your home that won’t cost you money!
Often, green peas are dismissed as being starches rather than vegetables. This ignores the many benefits of the vegetable, which is in season and can support your heart health this winter.
