Diets in Review
What is Potassium? It’s an element and an electrolyte. Your body needs potassium for proper growth and maintenance; it helps keep water balance between cells and body fluids, plays an essential role in response of nerves to stimulation and contraction … Continue reading
Today’s youth is growing up way too quickly… and I’m not just talking about all the sex and violence they are exposed to. They’re also showing signs of premature aging with regards to their health. The health conditions they are … Continue reading
Packaged foods can present misleading health claims, cleverly tip-toeing around the laws that govern them. But sometimes, the FDA will say enough is enough. Cheerios, the long-time favorite breakfast cereal, is making a claim that the FDA just can’t let … Continue reading
1. Lose that extra weight. Lightening up and shedding a few pounds will make it easier for your heart and on you! 2. Watch out for fat. Learn to be “fat-savvy.” You want to eat little to no cholesterol, saturated, … Continue reading
When we think of losing weight, it’s usually about immediate gratification. How I look now. How I feel now. But if you want real motivation to lose the excess weight, think about what it may be doing to your body … Continue reading
Maybe you’re not a hypochondriac, but when you get a sudden pain in the chest, you can’t help at least think about it: is that gas, or worse… a heart attack! Okay, most of you probably aren’t that worried. But … Continue reading
By day, Maris Callahan is a publicist in New York City. In her spare time, she is a freelance writer and food blogger at In Good Taste, a blog about cooking and eating good healthy food when you’re busy or … Continue reading
Cocoa, antioxidants and your health Chocolate, which is made from nutrient rich cocoa beans, has naturally occurring, cancer-preventative antioxidants that we all know have great benefits for your body. Cocoa beans contain the antioxidants called flavanols which studies have shown … Continue reading
As more of our population become obese and overweight, obesity diseases become much more prevalent. Hypertension is one such disease, and here I explain what it is, why it affects the overweight, symptoms and prevention. What is it? Hypertension is … Continue reading
As more of our population become obese and overweight, obesity diseases become much more prevalent. Metabolic Syndrome is one such disease, and here I explain what it is, why it affects the overweight, symptoms and prevention. What is it? Metabolic … Continue reading
As more of our population become obese and overweight, obesity diseases become much more prevalent. Heart disease is one such disease, and here I explain what it is, why it affects the overweight, symptoms and prevention. What is it? Heart … Continue reading