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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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21. The Truth About Tuna
[DIET&FITNESS]
Like a fish in water -- not oil. Fish such as salmon and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which reduce total blood fats, lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. Although fresh tuna is the best way to go, canned tuna is often most affordable and convenient. Be careful when making your selection. While fish packed in oil may be the moistest, it is higher in fat. The oil is also rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which people tend to... Read More
Like a fish in water -- not oil. Fish such as salmon and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which reduce total blood fats, lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol. Although fresh tuna is the best way to go, canned tuna is often most affordable and convenient. Be careful when making your selection. While fish packed in oil may be the moistest, it is higher in fat. The oil is also rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which people tend to... Read More
22. Make Good Health a Family Affair
[DIET&FITNESS]
With the growing problem of obesity in the United States, striving for good health might best be done by making exercise and diet a family affair. Mayo Clinic staff reports suggest treatment and prevention of childhood (and adult) obesity begins at home. Eating too much and not getting enough exercise usually cause obesity. A change in diet and exercise habits can solve the problem, but children can't do it by themselves. Changing family habits... Read More
With the growing problem of obesity in the United States, striving for good health might best be done by making exercise and diet a family affair. Mayo Clinic staff reports suggest treatment and prevention of childhood (and adult) obesity begins at home. Eating too much and not getting enough exercise usually cause obesity. A change in diet and exercise habits can solve the problem, but children can't do it by themselves. Changing family habits... Read More
23. Sprinkle, Sprinkle Little Star: the Benefits of Flaxseed
[DIET&FITNESS]
It's just the flax ma'am, and the facts are that the benefits of flaxseeds go beyond the earthy, nutty flavor it lends to your meals. In case you haven't already heard, you need to add flaxseeds to your diet - your health depends on it. Flaxseed has been shown to prevent heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. These are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have heart healthy properties. Flaxseeds are also loaded with... Read More
It's just the flax ma'am, and the facts are that the benefits of flaxseeds go beyond the earthy, nutty flavor it lends to your meals. In case you haven't already heard, you need to add flaxseeds to your diet - your health depends on it. Flaxseed has been shown to prevent heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. These are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have heart healthy properties. Flaxseeds are also loaded with... Read More
24. Have a Heart: Teach Your Children Wellness
[MOMS]
It's never too early to start teaching your children about the value of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. February marks National Heart Health month, and it's important to teach your children healthy habits. Currently, at least 12 million children are obese. And it's not hard to understand that unhealthy children grow into... Read More
It's never too early to start teaching your children about the value of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in every four deaths can be attributed to heart disease. February marks National Heart Health month, and it's important to teach your children healthy habits. Currently, at least 12 million children are obese. And it's not hard to understand that unhealthy children grow into... Read More
25. Beans Good For More than Your Heart
[DIET&FITNESS]
There's an old saying that beans are good for your heart...but that's just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium, fiber, iron, folic acid and potassium. A diet rich in beans also helps control diabetes and lowers blood pressure and... Read More
There's an old saying that beans are good for your heart...but that's just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium, fiber, iron, folic acid and potassium. A diet rich in beans also helps control diabetes and lowers blood pressure and... Read More
26. No Yolk! Egg Whites Are Better
[DIET&FITNESS]
Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American Heart Association says that egg yolks are high in cholesterol, yet the whites have no cholesterol at all. They recommend... Read More
Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American Heart Association says that egg yolks are high in cholesterol, yet the whites have no cholesterol at all. They recommend... Read More
27. Are You Getting Enough Potassium?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one consumes a balanced diet, but certain medications and conditions can prohibit potassium absorption. Too little... Read More
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one consumes a balanced diet, but certain medications and conditions can prohibit potassium absorption. Too little... Read More
28. The Domino Effect of Chronic Disease
[DIET&FITNESS]
There's nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we're more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you're diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people who suffer from diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, especially if they... Read More
There's nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we're more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you're diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people who suffer from diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, especially if they... Read More
29. Too Much Binge Eating
[DIET&FITNESS]
The most common eating disorder may not be what you think it is. More people have a problem with binge eating than any other eating disorder, including anorexia and bulimia, although it's not as recognized. The disorder isn't characterized by being able to eat a lot, having a healthy appetite or savoring a big meal once in awhile. It's estimated that 2 percent of Americans suffer from the disorder; 10 to 15 percent of mildly... Read More
The most common eating disorder may not be what you think it is. More people have a problem with binge eating than any other eating disorder, including anorexia and bulimia, although it's not as recognized. The disorder isn't characterized by being able to eat a lot, having a healthy appetite or savoring a big meal once in awhile. It's estimated that 2 percent of Americans suffer from the disorder; 10 to 15 percent of mildly... Read More
30. What's So Bad About LDL?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should be no higher than 200 mg/dL. LDL levels should not exceed 100 mg/dL. But what makes for "good" and "bad"... Read More
