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1. Cucumbers contain most of the essential vitamins and minerals you need each day. Cucumbers contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc. 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon? Put down the caffeinated soda and Read more…

Diabetes is on the rise, affecting more than 20 million Americans. Over 40 million Americans have prediabetes (early type 2 diabetes), yet most cases are preventable with healthy lifestyle changes. Some can even be reversed. You can improve your health in a big way by making small changes to the Read more…

“Let your food be your medicine, and let your medicine be your food.” – Hippocrates Having a heart healthy diet isn’t just about cutting back on foods containing fats, cholesterol, and sodium. It is important to know what foods can be added to your diet to reduce the risks of Read more…

Almonds Almonds are another great source of healthy fats and make for a great snack between meals — provided you watch portion sizes. Note that the hunger-reducing effects of nuts tend to take about half an hour before you feel them, so eat them before you reach the point of Read more…

Top 10 reasons to include coconut oil into your diet: Thyroid-stimulating: Research shows that coconut oil contains a medium-chain fatty acids accelerate that stimulates metabolism and gives you more energy. Use coconut oil when cooking your foods at high temperatures. Other oils turn into transfats when heated at a high Read more…

GREEN TEA CONSUMPTION SHOWN TO LOWER STROKE RISK BY NEARLY 30 PERCENT Stroke is a devastating medical event that debilitates more than 800,000 Americans each year and kills nearly 150,000. Along with cardiovascular disease, many people continue to think that vascular diseases are a normal part of the aging process Read more…

Celebrate Father’s Day by having a traditional BBQ that dad’s love, while substituting some healthier alternatives! Make your burgers with lean ground turkey meat instead of beef Avoid pre-seasoned or flavored meats – very high in sodium! Buy SKINLESS poultry products Use low-fat and no-fat cheeses (cheddar has 30mg of Read more…

Americans guzzle down insanely large quantities of soda and liquid sugar each year. The typical American drinks about 50 gallons of soda or other sweetened beverages per year, according to PublicAdvocacy.org. This is equivalent to about 1.5 cans per person per day. An average can of soda contains the equivalent Read more…

When thirst hits, toss the soda and reach for these beverages! Americans continue to guzzle extra calories through sugary drinks like soda. Cutting soda out of your daily diet is a great idea, but finding a great replacement makes dropping the habit a lot easier to do. We all know Read more…