Bariatric-Friendly Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol: This might surprise you. Did you know that your total cholesterol level and your triglyceride level may both improve, that is, decrease within six months of bariatric surgery? It’s quite common to have elevated lipid levels prior to and after bariatric surgery. These
Do a quick ‘Dr. Google’ search and you’ll discover that coconut oil promises weight loss, to burn that belly fat and alter fat levels in your blood for the better. Is this true or BS? Let’s separate facts based on science from fiction based on, well, hype. First, a close
14 Heart-Healthy Foods February is American Heart Month and a reminder to us all that heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States. So what steps should we take to maintain a healthy heart? Here are a few tips to remember:
12 Immune Rich Foods by Stacy Paine, RD, LD Gone are the days of poolside conversation and long summer evenings, along with the days of beautiful autumn colors and crisp cool air. In rushes the dreaded cold and flu season. The good news is that a healthy,
Rebounding For Fitness by Tammy J. Colter I have been wanting to add a little fun to my workout routine so this year I am going to buy a rebounder and start rebounding the calories and pounds away! Although I enjoy watching a little TV or listening to music
How much do you know about your Health? Take the Quiz! 1. True or False: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women of all ages. 2. True or False: It takes two minutes for blood to cycle through your body. 3. True or False: To maintain your
