healthy diet

October 6

Everyday Foods to Keep You Healthy

by Lynn A. Anderson @ 3:47 pm. Filed under apples, bowel function, healthy diet
There are many wonderful natural whole foods that are good for our health. In times of stress it is very important to pay extra attention to a healthy diet. One of the foods that has always been a food promote for health is the apple and since apples are coming in season now might be a good time to focus on the merits of the apple which has been the center of legends, folklore, and even religion for thousands of years. More…
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Nutrition

10 Fantastic Foods for Over-50s

Posted April 28, 2008 12:51 PM

Eating the right food can hold back the years and keep us feeling and looking good. As we get older, we need less food, but more nutrients to stay healthy. Here are vitamin-rich options to include in your daily diet. 1. Brown rice. A lot of people shy away from carbohydrates because of their reputation for causing weight gain, but they're crucial for maintaining energy levels. Stick to whole Read more...

See also: anti-aging, food, healthy diet, long life, preventing disease, prevention, vitamins

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Heart Health

Eat to Cheat Your Age

Posted August 27, 2007 3:41 PM

We're living for longer than ever before, but who wants to look their age? Fortunately, science is proving that the food we eat can put the brakes on the aging process, both on the inside and the outside. Investing in a healthy diet now can help reduce the likelihood of suffering from ailments such as failing eyesight, arthritis and heart disease, as well as fatigue and lackluster Read more...

See also: aging, ailments, entioxidant-rich, food, fruits, healthy diet, heart disease, vegetables, wrinkles

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Diabetes

Foods That Fend Off Diabetes

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

An all-around healthy diet is, of course, important for anyone, but prediabetics should pay special attention to foods that provide vitamins and minerals their bodies may be lacking -- some of which could actually help ward off diabetes. Think D for Diabetes Protection A number of studies have shown that vitamin D intake is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. One 2004 Read more...

See also: diabetes, healthy diet, insulin resistance, vitamin d

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Heart Health

A Sweet Role for Dark Chocolate

Posted August 27, 2007 3:40 PM

Baltimore, Md. - Even small amounts of dark chocolate might help to prevent the sort of blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes, a finding that researchers say could make the treat a routine part of a heart-healthy diet. The benefits of a class of chemicals called flavonols, derived from cacao beans, have been emerging from research for decades. But previous studies have been Read more...

See also: aspirin, blood clots, cacao beans, dark chocolate, healthy diet, heart attacks, strokes

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Nutrition

Reduce Risks With Vitamins

Posted August 27, 2007 3:31 PM

With a healthy diet including folate and Vitamins B6 and B12, researchers say you can actually lower your risk for stroke and heart disease. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds the combination works to lower your level of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to cardiovascular problems in ThirdAgers. It will take a little planning to make sure your diet has the recommended Read more...

See also: b12, B6, cardiovascular, Folate, healthy diet, heart disease, homocycteine, stroke

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