Superfood! Flaxseeds
The Latin name for flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful”. The plant is grown to provide material for fabric (what we usually call linen), string and linseed oil …
Tag: heart health
Avocado is your BFF (Best Fat Fruit)
The avocado is an unusual fruit which is high in fat and low in sugar. The fat it contains is heart healthy monounsaturated fat which, according to the American …
Coconut Oil – A Natural Antiviral
It bears repeating that there are currently no foods or supplements that will either cure or prevent infection from Covid-19 or other viruses. There are, however, various foods that …
Sweet Potatoes: Guilt-free and Good for You
You might be under the mistaken impression that you shouldn’t eat sweet potatoes because not only are they potatoes, but they’re sweet to boost! Fact check: a sweet potato …
This for That – Healthy Food Swaps
The key to healthy eating is to take in foods that are nutrient-dense instead of those that are calorie-dense but low on nutritional value. Another way of looking at …
Why the Mediterranean Diet
With the abundance of “diets” that you might read about, it can be head-spinning to figure out which one you should follow. A number of different studies, including one …
Superfood! Turmeric
You’re probably familiar with the bright yellow spice used in curry and a lot of Indian foods, but you may not be aware of the amazing health benefits it …
Omega-3 vs Omega-6 – Why It Matters
Your first reaction to a discussion about these fatty acids might be “boring”, or “TMI, I don’t need all these details”. What you need to understand, though, is that …
I Am Worth It – Challenge #2
Go meatless at least one day per week. The benefits to being a vegetarian are many, including: Heart Health – if your diet consists mainly of vegetables, fruits, beans, whole …
Vitamin D(efense)
Vitamin D affects nearly every cell in your body and its importance to your health is difficult to exaggerate. Vitamin D plays a role in: Healthy bones, including preventing …
Foods That Love Your Heart
Show your heart some love by eating foods that will keep it healthy. Heart disease is brought on by a number of health factors including high blood pressure, high …