by Christian Goodman | Nov 3, 2013 |
Alarming numbers reveal the undeniable truth that more than one in three Americans will develop high blood pressure at some point in their lives. High intake of sodium in our diet is considered the main dietary reason of high blood pressure as it causes the cells of...
by Scott Davis | Sep 18, 2013 |
Often when tackling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular diseases, you’re forced to deny yourself of many of the delicious foods you love. But today we have good news for anyone who suffers from a sweet tooth. This is because this heavenly...
by Julissa Clay | Sep 17, 2013 |
This popular all-over-the-world bright orange fruit is often used as a seasonal decoration. However, it is also a power-food packed with important nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Due to its unique nutrient content, this nice-looking fruit has the...
by Julissa Clay | Sep 11, 2013 |
We live in the world of awareness that the food and drinks we choose have a direct impact on our overall health. We try to consider foods that are heart-healthy, have the ability to reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar and bad cholesterol, and weight-friendly foods...
by Scott Davis | Sep 8, 2013 |
We’ve often discussed famous diets such as “Mediterranean diet,” “DASH diet” and “low –carb-diets” for their cholesterol and blood pressure-lowering abilities. However, a Swedish study performed at Lund University reveals an old, traditional but little known diet that...
by Jodi Knapp | Jul 28, 2013 |
Since the beginning of the era of artificial sweeteners, consumers have been encouraged to use them instead of a regular sugar- especially those suffering from type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, artificial sweeteners are not just an innocent, calorie-free substance...