Get Smart About Sodium [Infographic]

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Eating too much salt can harm your heart. Find out if you’re overdosing on sodium and learn the saltiest foods to limit.  

Restaurant Meals Still Sky-High in Sodium

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This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Johannah Sakimura, Everyday Health Staff Writer May 13, 2013 Eating out could be costing your heart even more than your wallet. Restaurant meals are dangerously high in sodium, and the numbers may only be increasing, according to a pair of studies published today in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine…. [Continue Reading]

Jillian Michaels’ 5 Foods That Rev Up Your Metabolism

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This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Everyday Health Staff March 29, 2013 Here are Jillian Michaels‘ favorite foods that help to stimulate your metabolism. Beans: Dried beans contain what is known as “resistant starch,” which produces more of a sense of fullness. They also cause a very slow blood sugar rise, helping your metabolism function more evenly… [Continue Reading]

Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia

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This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News April 29, 2013 Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy — the so-called Mediterranean diet — may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S. study… [Continue Reading]

Family’s Peanut Eating Tied to Child’s Allergy

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This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Tony Orden, MD, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today April 25, 2013 In a multivariate regression model examining clinical, behavioral, and household factors associated with peanut protein levels in the infant’s bed dust, only household peanut consumption remained significant. A higher level of peanut protein in an infant’s home environment is… [Continue Reading]

What Makes The Mediterranean Diet A Keeper

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This article was originally posted at: www.everydayhealth.com Author: Dr. Sanjay Gupta March 20, 2013 The diet wars might finally have a winner — even if it’s one that has been around for two decades and has never been especially trendy. The Mediterranean Diet — an eating plan rich in olive oil, nuts, fruit, vegetables, and fish… [Continue Reading]

Easy Healthy Snacks

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Are you still trying to eat better and healthier? I know, it’s hard. So many people have explained to me that they just have a hard time thinking of snacks to replace the cookies, cake and ice cream. I’ve listed a few easy things that may help. – “Ants on a log”- spread a nut butter such… [Continue Reading]

Metabolism And Poop

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I recently read an article from Huffington Post where someone wrote in asking the question, “How long does it take for the food I ate to add weight to my body?” Before I tell you what Huffpost’s answer was, I’ll tell you what I think about me. Within five minutes! Ok, I know that’s not… [Continue Reading]

Tips for a Healthy Valentine’s Day

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This article was originally posted at: www.caloriecontrol.org Author: Unknown February 2013 From intimate meals to decadent desserts, couples across the globe will be celebrating romance this February 14th. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day remains one of the biggest restaurant nights of the year – one that often involves heavy dinners. But with a… [Continue Reading]

The Golden Spice Saffron Has Golden Health Benefits Too

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This article was originally posted at: www.naturalnews.com Author: Tony Isaacs December 2010 Saffron is a reddish-golden colored spice derived from the styles and stigmas of the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). Used primarily as a seasoning agent for cooking and a coloring agent, Saffron also has numerous health benefits that make it one… [Continue Reading]

Anti-Cancer Fruit Protein Smoothies

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This article was originally posted at: www.naturalcancerreports.com By: Keith Bishop A fruit protein smoothie is a delicious way to obtain dense anti-cancer nutrients and support the immune system. In a blender add the following:  1 cup of frozen or slightly thawed fruit  ½ to 1 cup of refrigerated liquid (soy milk^, rice milk, diluted… [Continue Reading]