Proactive Heart Health Measures for Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take.
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Get the Most Out of Your Annual Wellness Visit
Recent changes in health care laws allow people who have Medicare to get a free wellness visit each year. Your annual wellness visit is the ideal time to check in with your doctor about the best ways to take care of your health.
Ready, Set, Run!
It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running is still a great aerobic workout to burn fat and reduce stress.
Get the Scoop on Avocados
Avocados are a nutrient-rich, versatile food that offer many health benefits.
What’s Your Healthy Weight?
In today’s society, the media focus on celebrities and whether they lose or gain a pound, so it’s hard to grasp the idea of a healthy weight. Obesity is determined by percentage of body fat and weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Having a large percentage of body fat, regardless of how […]
Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
Following a healthy diet plan The food guide, called Choose My Plate, offers recommendations to help you eat a healthy diet. My Plate can help you eat a variety of foods while encouraging the right amount of calories and fat. The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have a […]
RECIPE: HONEY-HERB CHICKEN
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon honey Directions With a mallet (the bottom of a heavy coffee mug works, too) pound each breast half to about 1/2-inch thick. Combine lime juice, coriander, and honey in […]
HOW TO MAKE HEART-HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. Assuming most Americans know this fact, why is heart disease still the number 1 killer among adults? A major reason is that most Americans eat too many high-fat, high-calorie foods. These steps will help you reduce your risk […]
Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Fiery Mango Salsa
STUFFED PEPPERS (Gluten-Free) This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste. Ingredients 4 large, square red, yellow, or green bell peppers (about 1-1/2 pounds total) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 dried red chilies 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, peeled […]
Herb Roasted Potatoes (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients 4 to 6 very small new potatoes, red or purple 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and cut potatoes in half or quarters, depending on size. Put oil on a 15-1/2-by-10-1/2-by-2-inch baking pan. Heat three minutes on the lowest oven rack. […]