Essentials to a Heart Healthy Diet

Essentials to a Heart Healthy Diet

It has been well documented that a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can have resounding effects on lowering cardiovascular risks. In fact, a systematic review ranked the Med Diet most likely to provide protection against coronary heart disease. It originates in the regions...
What 100 Calories Actually Looks Like

What 100 Calories Actually Looks Like

Are you wondering how much food you can get for only 100 calories? Believe it or not, you can actually get quite a bit of food with just 100 calories.  You can get a lot of bang for your buck with fresh produce. You may be surprised by the large portion sizes you can...
Healthy Halloween Tips!

Healthy Halloween Tips!

Healthy Halloween Tips! Ready or not, Halloween will be here soon! There are few holidays that kids look forward to as much as Halloween. Understandably, many parents feel conflicted about how to handle the increase in sugar load. As the parent, you can be actively...
Alcohol Effects on Nutrition

Alcohol Effects on Nutrition

Alcohol is a tonic and a poison. How often and how much you drink determines which it is. For example, moderate drinking (one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men) seems to be good for your cardiovascular system, depending on your age and health. On...