Heart disease is no longer considered a disease that affects just men. Heart disease is no longer considered a disease that affects just men. In the past, women usually received less aggressive treatment for heart disease and were not referred for diagnostic tests as often. As a result, when many women were finally diagnosed with […]
What they do, where to get them Vitamin Needed For Good Sources Vitamin A (and beta-carotene) Healthy skin, strong teeth and bones in children, maintaining resistance to infection, normal growth, cell structure, normal eyesight Fish liver oils, liver, dairy products (vitamin A); carrots, dark-green leafy vegetables (beta-carotene) Vitamin B-1 (thiamine) Use of carbohydrates in the […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are also known as “fish oil.” Studies have shown that these polyunsaturated fatty acids benefit the hearts of healthy people, those at high risk of cardiovascular disease, or those who already have cardiovascular disease. Doctors are still studying the ways that fish oil reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. They do know that […]
The Nutrition Facts food label is changing to provide more detailed consumer information. Food products company must comply with the new label format by May 2018. Information in this topic is still accurate. To see more about the changes, see the link at the end of the text. Serving Size: Compare the serving size listed […]
What They Do and Where to Get Them Trace Element Needed For Good Sources Chromium Use of sugar in the body Whole grains, spices, meats, brewer’s yeast Copper Hemoglobin synthesis and function; production of collagen, elastin, neurotransmitters; melanin formation Organ meats, shellfish, nuts, fruits Fluorine Binding calcium in bones and teeth Fluoridated water Iodine Production […]
1. Limit the amount of potato chips and other salty snacks that you eat. 2. Try salt-free seasonings. 3. Try using herbs, spices, and other alternatives to salt. 4. Read labels, and look for salt in unexpected places. (Hint: tomato and vegetable-juice cocktails often have a lot of salt.) 5. Try reduced-sodium and salt-free products. […]
Most people know that cigarette and tobacco smoking increases the risk of lung cancer and breathing problems, but few realize that it also greatly increases the risk of heart disease, peripheral vascular disease (disease in the vessels that supply blood to the arms and legs) and abdominal aortic aneurysm. According to the Centers for Disease […]
Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease. This is alarming when you consider that 1 out of every 3 Americans is obese and 1 out of every 3 children (ages 2-19) is overweight or obese. Recent studies have shown that obesity is linked to over 180,000 deaths in the United States each year. […]
A balanced diet can help you reduce your risk of heart disease by lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as by helping you to lose weight. Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet offers one of the simplest, most effective ways of reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems. Good nutrition […]
Mineral Needed For Good Sources Calcium Healthy bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting, production of energy, immunity to disease Dairy products, green leafy vegetables Chlorine Maintaining body’s fluid and electrolyte balances, digestive juices Table salt Magnesium Every major biologic process, use of glucose in the body, synthesis of nucleic acids and protein, […]