September 2011
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6 Ways to a Healthier Heart
While some of these will be more difficult than others, they are all extremely important.
1. Eat Well: Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, fish, lean meats (chicken, turkey)
2. Stop adding salt to your foods. Limit intake. Your heart is heavily influenced by your blood pressure.
3. Be physically active. Even something as little as walking for 30 minutes a day. You have to start...
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Meatless Monday! →
I’ve recently gotten my family to start implementing “Meatless Monday” - I would like to encourage you all to do so as well. Give your digestive system a break :)
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The Importance of B12 →
Many vegans and vegetarians are deficient in B12. Here are warnings to look out for and suggestions to help avoid deficiency.
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Re-Think Your Drink! →
CDC’s Drink campaign to encourage people away from sugary beverages.
*If you have children - Please, do something about this. Seriously. When they are at a young age, you are entirely responsible for the health of your child. Sugary beverages are the leading cause of childhood obesity in America. Cutting out soda will do your child a world of good.
All the best to you!
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Forget all you know about apples... →
Banana Nutrition Fact Sheet