They say, “Good things come in small packages” and that’s especially true about nuts. Nutritionally, nuts are high in nutritious protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Nuts make a great snack to hold you over till it’s time to eat, but don’t overdo it. Most nuts provide about the same number of calories per […]

The long-term effects of Type2 or adult-onset diabetes include two major killers – heart attack and stroke. This terrible disease is also a major cause of…

Not all protein foods are created equal. That’s why you should pay close attention to the entire protein package. A high fat diet, especially saturated fat, …

Studies in the past have shown omega-3 fish oil supplies heart, brain and anti-inflammatory benefits, but recent research reveals omega-3 fatty acids also h …

Somebody’s told us a big, fat lie. According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers in the past have greatly…

It’s costing you more than an arm, a leg and a lung. And, despite a constant attack from anti-smoking advertising and PSAs, smoking is still one of the…

For years the American Heart Association has been recommending everyone eat at least a couple of servings of fish each week. AND, many arthritis experts have also recommended more than two servings of fish a week for the prevention and relief…

Just a small drop, that’s all it takes. A small drop in your blood pressure and you can lower your risk of dying from heart disease or a stroke. That’s…

Most everyone has heard about the “glycemic index,” but if you’re not sure what the fuss is about low-glycemic foods, don’t feel all alone. Many people are …

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. One out of four women die from heart disease, while one out of thirty dies from breast cancer.