One small piece of dark chocolate a day – just 30 calories worth – eaten two hours after dinner can actually lower systolic (top number) blood pressure 3 points and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure 2 points. Ingredients 24 slices or sections of assorted fresh fruits, such as tangerines, tangelos or clementines, Asian pear, Bosc [...]
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February’s Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Recipe – Dark Chocolate Fruit Dip
Posted in All Categories, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Recipes, tagged blood pressure, dark chocolate, fruit, recipe on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Understand the Connection Between Cancer and Nutrition
Posted in All Categories, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, tagged cancer, diet, immune system, Nutrition, treatment on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have your diet evaluated to ensure that you are getting sufficient amounts of the protective nutrients to support your medical treatment for cancer. Your body will thank you! The diet is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help you feel better and stay [...]
Celebrate your Heart!
Posted in All Categories, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, tagged cholesterol, health, heart attack, heart disease, Nutrition, stroke, tips, weight on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
February is Heart Month… Sponsored by the American Heart Association Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men living in the United States. Living a heart healthy life can decrease your risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Your heart health depends on your weight, amount of exercise, nutrition, [...]
