Heart Healthy Low Cholesterol Meats – What you Need to Know
Why Low Cholesterol Meats Are Important Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in both men and women in the U.S. and worldwide.[1] In fact, heart disease is the cause of one in four deaths of adults in the U.S. But, you can proactively take steps to help ensure good cardiovascular health. […]
High Blood Pressure – Causes and Implications
Go to your Mom and Dad’s anniversary or retirement party, and two of every three of their friends and associates will have hypertension. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, doesn’t afflict only those over sixty-five. One of every three of the adult children attending the party will also have high blood pressure. In fact, according to […]
Let’s Talk Cardio – What is Cardio & What are the Benefits
Ah, the dreaded cardio. Do you cringe when you hear that word? No need to worry, cardio does not have to be a bad thing. Our bodies need the stimulation that cardio can give us. Cardio keeps our hearts healthy and strong, and trains our bodies to better use our oxygen. What Is Cardio? Cardio […]
Heart Attack Warning Signs That Could Save Your Life if Spotted
Heart attacks happen quickly, and they can be terrifying. They affect a specific demographic of people, and sometimes it seems like they happen entirely without warning. However, there are some ways we can track the earliest heart attack warning signs. One interesting fact about heart attacks is that women and men tend to experience different […]
Resveratrol Benefits: Learn About the Top 7
Resveratrol Benefits: Learn About the Top 7 With ever-growing popularity in the health community, it’s likely that you’ve heard some buzz about resveratrol. You may already know that resveratrol products come in liquid or capsule form, or that it is present in red wine. You may even know that it has the ability to support […]
Are Acai Bowls Healthy? — Yes, and Here’s Why.
Acai – Healthy or Hype? If you’ve ever wanted to lose weight, you’ve probably heard of Açai. It’s a superfood that’s been a dietary staple for people living in the Amazon rain forest for centuries—and it was wildly popular several years ago remedy for weight loss.The açai berry is a little smaller than a grape […]
Age-Proof Your Heart, Skin and Cells with this Secret Compound
The Secret Grape Compound that Makes Your Body Age-Proof (and it’s NOT Resveratrol) Chances are you’ve heard about the health benefits of red wine, which is rich in a polyphenol called resveratrol. But did you know that there’s another part of the grape plant that also delivers some remarkable health benefits? So, let’s talk about […]
L-Arginine Gives the TLC Your Heart & Immune Health Need!
L-Arginine Gives the TLC Your Heart & Immune Health Need! With aging comes grace, but also change— often in ways that do not meet the eye. As we age, T cells which support immune function in the body tend to decrease in numbers.2 More research is supporting that having higher levels of this acid in […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Matcha Green Tea: Your Body and Brain’s Best Friend!
5 Proven Health Benefits of Green Tea It seems that Kermit the Frog was right when he said, “it’s good to be green.” So, fittingly, it makes sense that our topic today is matcha green tea benefits. Green tea contains an army of hardworking nutrients and antioxidants that provide incredible health benefits – from relieving […]