Menopause: a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide for men and women. One in three U.S. women will die of heart disease, and more women will die of CVD than men.
Have diabetes? Get your feet checked
Do you or someone you know have diabetes? If so, then it’s important to be aware of complications that can arise such as diabetic foot wounds. “The lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer for someone with diabetes is 25 percent,” says Dr. Gerard Furst, a podiatrist at Mather’s Wound Treatment Center. While there’s a…
Coping with stress without comfort foods
Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort ourselves or help us deal with the stresses in our lives.
Healthy to the core
To have a strong core we need to do 100 sit-ups every day, right? Wrong! This old school method of thinking has been disproved by exercise science research.
One of our best Egg Bowls
There are several types of bowl recipes you may have seen – Acai, Mediterranean, plant based, etc. One of our favorite bowl recipes is an egg bowl. This quick and easy low carb dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner when you don’t have time to cook but still want something healthy and delicious.
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Does an apple a day make you gassy and bloated? If the answer is yes, the culprit may be an irritable bowel. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS, is a common chronic condition that effects the stomach and intestinal tract.
Leftover Hash Recipe
Instead of throwing away those leftovers from holiday meals, why not create leftover hash? You deserve a break from cooking, so do yourself a favor and create a simple skillet meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Sleeping our way to good health
When we think of behavior changes that promote good health, we generally think of things like eating less, avoiding sugar, drinking more water, and adding an exercise component to our routine.
Staying active during the holiday season
The holidays can be joyful but can also be full of stress and chaos. We get to spend time with loved ones doing fun things, but that can also be accompanied by busy schedules and delicious calorie-dense foods.
Quinoa breakfast cereal
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a gluten-free whole grain that is also a nutrient dense complete plant-based protein, meaning it has all the essential amino acids our bodies need.