Sure, Fido and Fifi can warm your heart. But if you ever wondered if the warm fuzzies aid your health, plenty of studies shed light on the subject. A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association presents data on how pets can influence high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, physical activity and obesity, as well… Read more »
The Active Learning Elementary School in Flushing recently became the first public school in the country to offer solely vegetarian food in the student cafeteria. The initiative is part of a citywide effort to promote healthy habits that counteract childhood obesity. The hope is that other schools will also re-evaluate their meal plans and adopt… Read more »
Choosing nutritious food is a great way to enhance your heart health. Plenty of fresh produce (vegetables and fruit) and whole grains are staples for boosting cardiovascular wellness. A helpful tool to stay on the right track for heart health is the USDA’s MyPlate site. It divides food into five groups: Vegetables. Choose a variety… Read more »
While the baseball season ramps up, we tend to get just as excited about ballpark food as the game itself, and, why not? Baseball stadiums have become a mecca of international foods and hometown favorites, washed down with your favorite ale. But does mixing nine innings of ball mess with your diet? It won’t if you… Read more »
Serving Size: 3oz Shrimp, ¾ cup Celery Root & Parsnip Puree, 8 Asparagus Stalks Servings: 4 Nutritional Information: 307 Calories, 10 grams Fat, 150 milligrams Sodium Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 4 Portions Shrimp 12 ounces Shrimp 2 TBS Garlic, minced 8 each Plum tomatoes ½ medium Onion, diced 1/8 teaspoon… Read more »
The flowers are blossoming and the days are extending as spring quickly reminds us that summer is just around the corner. Along with millions of other Americans, the warmer weather is a reminder of the approaching summer and the idea of beaches and bikinis. Did your New Year’s resolution fall apart? Don’t fret. A resolution… Read more »
A Mediterranean diet including extra-virgin olive oil or mixed nuts cuts the risk of stroke and other major cardiovascular events by as much as 30 percent among those at high-risk, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. While there have been numerous studies on the cardiovascular benefits of the… Read more »
It is no wonder that there is a “day” dedicated for “Peanut Butter Lovers.” In fact, Americans consume more than 800 million pounds of peanut butter a year. And believe me, this is a good thing, as peanut butter is a healthy, nutrient dense food. Peanut butter is rich in protein, with 7 grams packed… Read more »
Let’s get on the same page about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and overeating for Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorder statistics show that they affect 10 to 15 percent of us, yet only a tenth goes for help. And with the highest mortality rate of any behavioral disorder–between 10 and 20 percent–it’s important to know… Read more »
A heart-healthy diet contains plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains. While no single nutrient prevents heart disease, some foods lower cholesterol naturally with soluble fiber, which prevents binds cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps block it from entering circulation, or with polyunsaturated fats, which lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Here are three foods… Read more »
