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By now you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, well it’s even more so if you’re diabetic. New research outlines that diabetics are at risk of blood sugar spikes if they skip breakfast. Previously the effects of skipping breakfast for diabetics were unclear, but researchers at Tel Aviv University have ...click here to read more

Most likely, when you were growing up, in school your teachers showed you a food pyramid. Each colored block indicated the recommended serving of each essential food group. Maybe in your earlier years you didn’t have many issues following these guidelines, but it’s probably been a while since you last saw this image. Let’s give ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 5.1-millions Americans have heart failure. Heart failure is the result of the heart not functioning properly and can lead to death. Aging is a large factor in the function of the heart, so many seniors are at risk for developing it. There are many contributing factors ...click here to read more

Don’t let the side effect of smelly urine turn you off asparagus, it packs many essential vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. Let’s further explore the nutritional value of asparagus along with how it can improve our health. Nutritional value of asparagus First and foremost asparagus contains virtually no fat and it’s very low ...click here to read more

There seems to be a trend to go meatless. According to the USDA, 400 million fewer animals were slaughtered for food. But why go meatless? Well there are many reasons to ditch the meat. For some it comes down to religious beliefs. For others they feel a moral responsibility to care for the earth and ...click here to read more

There are endless options of delicious fruit to choose from. Fruits should be a part of any healthy diet as they provide many vitamins and nutrients that our bodies require to stay healthy. One nutritious fruit, in particular, is the nectarine. Nectarines are similar to peaches and are plentiful in the warmer months. Nectarines are ...click here to read more

Why did the tomato go out with the prune? … Because he couldn’t find a date! Brown, sticky and covered in wrinkles, dates might not look like the most appetizing fruits, but they pack a nutritional punch. Dates are commonly picked between February and March in Arizona and California. They can be eaten fresh or ...click here to read more

You’ve probably seen those commercials for iced tea. As people in the commercial take a sip, they feel instant relief and are refreshed. The commercials make it seem great to relax in the summer heat with some iced tea don’t they? But even though iced tea can be refreshing, it’s important to understand some of ...click here to read more

Everyone wants to lose those last five pounds. But keeping the weight off can be hard. Maybe in the past you’ve been successful, but somewhere down the road those pounds snuck back. Losing weight and keeping it off can be difficult, but new research suggests your initial weight loss can determine how successful you will ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a growing concern as we continue to age. In our younger years we didn’t think twice about it. But now that we’re older we’ve become more mindful of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. But what’s with the hype surrounding cholesterol? We know that our bodies naturally produce cholesterol and we can also obtain it ...click here to read more

While driving your tire may run over a nail. This can lead to the air escaping from the tire, eventually leading to a flat. But, if you bring the tire to a mechanic they can easily insert a plug and the air stays sealed in allowing you to drive. Platelets are the body’s version of ...click here to read more

The summer season has finally arrived and you’re likely looking for deliciously healthy fruits to enjoy in smoothies, juices or on their own. But with the large variety of fruits in season, how do you know which ones to choose from? Let us introduce you to the stone fruit—this type of fruit is soft and ...click here to read more

What is the secret to long life? Well for some it’s being active. For others it’s eating well. And some may even say the secret to long life is happiness. Well science is trying to find an answer to living a long life and the answer may have to do with how you eat, not ...click here to read more

A lot of things in your life have probably started to slow down as you’ve aged. Maybe your digestion isn’t as effective and running around isn’t as easy. These are to be expected as we grow old. But there’s one aspect in our life that can actually get better over the years and that’s intimacy ...click here to read more