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Eat A Heart Healthy Diet With Fiber
Heart disease is shocking. Not because it’s so rare or mysterious, but because it is responsible for roughly 1 in 3 American deaths. The American Heart Association estimates that 2300 Americans die every day as a result of cardiovascular disease, which amounts to...
How to Combat Vitamin D Deficiency This Winter
Vitamin D deficiency is an incredibly common problem for most Americans, especially seniors. Many members of the Greatest Generation felt the effects of Vitamin D deficiency, which has been linked to childhood wellness issues like rickets, a debilitating bone disease....
Winter Recipes for Diabetics: Dinner and Dessert
As we are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, it’s important to think about the effects that cheating on your diet might have if you are a diabetic. Figuring out how to manage your diabetes, especially around the holidays, is important to your overall long...
Pros and Cons of Fad Diets
Fad Diets are a lot like Reality TV stars. No matter how objectionable they may seem, they have a tendency to become extremely popular. And like Reality TV stars, most Fad Diets are old news after just a few short years in the spotlight. Of course, just because a diet...
Low-Calorie Snack: Mini Spinach Calzones
Looking for a low-calorie snack that also has some health benefits? We’ve got just the recipe: mini-spinach calzones. While they may be small, they pack a lot of punch in the flavor and health department. As the cartoon Popeye taught us, spinach is a super-food that...
