Drinking one can of sugar-sweetened soda or fruit punch each day may be enough to double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in middle age. Find out more about this eight-year Harvard study and how it relates to diabetes. (Diabetes Education…
Since magnesium is required for muscle contraction, and the heart is a muscle, the mineral is related to heart abnormalities and even to heart attacks. Magnesium depletion predisposes one to hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) and may predispose to narrowing of blood vessels…
Flax is a seed that contains alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s have been shown to reduce heart disease risk and also may help relieve depression and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, flaxseed contains more plant lignans (a…
One of the most versatile minerals, magnesium is involved in energy production, nerve function, muscle relaxation, and bone and tooth formation. In conjunction with calcium and potassium, magnesium regulates heart rhythm and clots blood; it also aids in the production and use…
If you are at risk for developing glaucoma, take that risk seriously. Glaucoma is the second-most important cause of blindness in the United States (after diabetic retinopathy), and the single most important cause of blindness among African Americans. If glaucoma is detected…
The essential fatty acids also affect the ability of the body’s cells to respond to insulin. In a 1993 study, Australian researchers learned that insulin resistance is related to what kinds of fatty acids make up the cell membranes. The more Omega-3…
Instead of having unplanned leftovers, why not have “planned-overs” on hand? Planned-overs are a key extra ingredient such as beef, chicken, fish, pork or turkey, that you prepare in extra quantities to use in a future meal such as Fish Taco Salad,…
These cake recipes include food exchanges from the American Dietetic Association, a complete nutritional breakdown for each recipe, along with adaptations for low-sodium and low-cholesterol diets. These delicious recipes include Chocolate Sponge Cake, Applesauce Cake, Banana Nut Cake and Chocolate Oat Bran…
People with no hint of heart trouble can safeguard their hearts – and reduce their risk of sudden death – by eating salmon or other oily fish twice a week or more, doctors report today. Several studies have shown that fish oils…
Fish makes a great main dish when you’re carb counting, not only because it’s high in protein and low in carbs, but also because it contains omega-3 fatty acids. Try these delicious recipes such as Grilled Salmon with Herb Crust, Grilled Tuna…