Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can, well, keep things moving along, recent research is showing that it can do much, much more to prevent disease and keep us healthy. The… Continue Reading
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Beans Benefit Heart Health in Type 2 Diabetics
Beans have gotten a bad rap, especially for their more, ahem, audible qualities. But who gives a toot when they can contribute to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease in people with Type 2 diabetes? A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that individuals who consumed one… Continue Reading
Lose Weight by Limiting Eating Hours?
If you want to lose weight, watching what you eat may not be enough. According to a new study in the journal Cell Metabolism, you should also watch the clock to limit when you eat. Eat what you want for eight hours during the day, fast for the rest, and see your weight drop and… Continue Reading
Health Benefits of Coffee
With September 29th marked as National Coffee Day, look for national chains and local coffee houses offering free or discounted cups of coffee. In celebration of this day, now is a great time to learn more about coffee. Below, the basic facts about the coffee plant and coffee bean are reviewed. Then, the benefits… Continue Reading
Living a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
To recognize the Go Red Campaign, this month we offer a series of articles to increase your understanding of heart disease. In this article, we offer tips on how to improve your lifestyle to support a vital cardiovascular system. The companion article, Eating a Heart Healthy Diet reviews the foods to eat and supplements to… Continue Reading
Whole Grains & Brown Rice Reduce Diabetes Risk
Replacing white rice with whole grains, including brown rice, reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 36 percent, according to a study published in the latest issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. This was the first study among a Western population to evaluate the relationship between white rice and brown rice intake… Continue Reading