An Apple a Day: The Power of This Simple Fruit You’ve probably heard the old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But did you know there’s actually some truth to this saying? Apples are packed with nutrients and health-promoting...
The DASH Diet: An Unstoppable Solution to Reduce Hypertension… The DASH diet for hypertension (i.e. high blood pressure), is a plan for this common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Don’t worry. It’s not about dashing from...
How Not to Break Your Own Heart We’re talking unhealthy heart foods for a minute or two. I know how they can be ridiculously, deliciously tempting — even when you know they can break your heart! Or do you? It’s no secret that some of our favorite...
Why Knowing Your Sodium Intake Matters Have you ever stopped to think about how much sodium you are consuming in a day? It might not seem like an important thing to consider, but minerals, like sodium, are essential for our bodies. (In the appropriate amount, of...
4 Habits You Can Change to Help Prevent Chronic Disease The truth is, lifestyle diseases aren’t something that randomly happens to people. There is usually something wrong with their lifestyle, and it’s having a direct effect on their health. It’s no surprise that...