Stroke is a leading cause of adult death in the United States. Commonly referred to as a brain attack, stroke occurs when a clot obstructs the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the… Read More
Nourishing and beneficial vegetarian Properly planned vegetarian diets can be nourishing and offer many health benefits. Research has shown that vegetarian diets may reduce risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, as… Read More
It may not be the most popular vegetable, but it definitely is one of the healthiest. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable in the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, arugula, bok choy, collard greens, horseradish, kale, rutabaga,… Read More
Healthful eating begins… Healthful eating begins with food you put in your shopping cart. Sounds simple, but with thousands of food items available in the supermarket, and new products coming almost daily, it can be a real challenge… Read More
Eating Habits Have Changed Can you believe it was 1993 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced the first “Nutrition Facts” label for food and beverage packages? For the past 26 years, consumers have used the food… Read More
Stay Hydrated! Staying well hydrated is essential to sustain life. Insufficient water and fluid consumption can lead to dehydration. However, dehydration is much more than quenching your thirst. Dehydration is a medical condition in which the body does… Read More
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium. As a Floridian, it’s important to be informed about radon because one in five Florida homes has elevated levels of… Read More
Do you want to live a healthier lifestyle, but are not sure how to begin? Most people are motivated to live healthier when they are diagnosed with a chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes…. Read More
Many Americans consume too much dietary sodium. This can increase their blood pressure leading to hypertension, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. While sodium is an essential nutrient needed to sustain life, the long-standing recommendation to reduce… Read More
Phosphorus is an essential mineral necessary for bone formation and repair as well as teeth formation. It also serves to promote normal muscle and nerve function, regulate heartbeat, support growth and repair of cells and tissues, store and… Read More
