Archive for June 2015
Chocolate Flavanols Folly
One ounce of chocolate a day keeps the doctor away. Or so Dr. Oz and other celebrity nutrition and diet experts want you to believe. It sounds so simple and so tempting; if you like chocolate. But, does it really mean you should add one ounce (28 g) of chocolate to ... more
Read moreCommercial vs Homemade Chocolate Muffins
Commercially prepared muffins are convenient and usually taste very good. They can also seem like a bargain compared to the time and effort required to bake up a batch of muffins which actually takes every little time or effort compared to cakes, pies, and cookies. Like buying any prepared foods, there ... more
Read moreHow To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
If you have high blood pressure or are concerned about high blood pressure due to family history, a simple way to keep it under control is by monitoring your blood pressure at home. Accurate, affordable, easy to use home blood pressure monitors are available at drug stores, warehouse stores, and ... more
Read moreNew Blood Pressure Rules
You may have heard Dr. Oz, other celebrity doctors, or even your own doctor preaching about maintaining your systolic blood pressure (pressure when your heart contracts) below 115 milliliters of mercury and diastolic pressure (pressure between heart beast) below 70 ml mg. These pressures are fantastic if you can maintain ... more
Read moreCalculate Calories, BMI, Protein and Weight Loss Goal
The goal of this website is to help people make healthier food choices. It is not about sacrifice, giving up foods you love, or joining a fitness center to shed pounds. There are numerous books, websites, and so-called “experts” who have the secret to weight loss nirvana. Of course it is ... more
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