Food labels can be a great tool you can use to make wise selections when shopping. By choosing healthier options you reduce your risk for certain conditions, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure which lead to heart disease. For example, you can use the food label to select foods low in sodium to prevent high blood pressure and low in... Read more
Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the easiest ways to measure if you're at risk is to calculate your body mass index (BMI).
BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. I want you to take a moment and calculate your BMI right now,... Read more
In order to be heart healthy and reduce your risk of heart disease, you need to successfully lose weight and/or maintain a healthy body weight. Successfully losing weight and maintaining the weight loss requires several different factors all working together. Get a team of experts behind you to successfully achieve the long-term weight loss... Read more
Do you enjoy a juicy steak? Well, it may be shortening your life. A National Cancer Institute study shows individuals with a high intake of red and processed meats at higher risk of heart disease versus those with a lower intake.
The ten year study evaluated 500,000 men and women, ages 50 to 71, starting in 1995 dividing meat... Read more
Last week I spoke with an individual wanting to lose weight, but struggling to eat a healthy diet because she feels the "healthy" foods are too expensive. So, I shared some suggestions with her and thought I'd pass them on to you.
Here are some tips about eating nutritiously when on a budget:
1. Skip the meat!
Eat... Read more
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