Did you know that February is American Heart Month? It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness of the number one cause of death in America, heart disease. While certain risk factors for heart disease are out of your control, your diet is one thing that you can improve upon to lower your risk.   One…

Did you know that almonds aren’t technically a nut? Almonds are considered a stone fruit, related to plums, cherries, as well as peaches. Celebrate this heart-healthy seed on February 16th for National Almond Day!   Whether you are enjoying them as a midday snack or crushing them up as a dessert topping, almonds make a…

February is American Heart Month! This month is not only a time to celebrate romance, it’s also a time to focus on your heart health and celebrating all the amazing things your heart does for you each day.   Functions of the Heart   Now you may be wondering, what exactly does the heart do?…

Can you believe that it’s already February! Did you know that besides being the month of love (Valentine’s Day), it’s also American Heart Month? This month when you’re celebrating love, remember the place that it comes from, your heart! It’s therefore the perfect time to raise awareness for heart disease.   Heart disease is an…

The mighty Grapefruit, a beautiful fruit packed with power!  With National Heart Month coming up, what better time to add grapefruit to your diet? Consuming Grapefruit has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.   Grapefruit contains plant compounds known as phytochemicals, which are crucial in preventing…

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I apologize for starting on such a somber note, but heart disease is no laughing matter, and deserves every bit of attention that it is getting. Luckily, heart disease is preventable in most cases, and diet and exercise can…

Today marks a very important day for the Global Health Initiative; it’s World Heart Day! World Heart Day was started in 2012 by the World Heart Federation to bring awareness to one of the most prevalent and concerning diseases in the world, cardiovascular disease (CVD).   CVD has become more prevalent in the United States…

International Walk to School Month, celebrated on October 7th, gives children, parents, school teachers and communities an opportunity to be part of a global event to celebrate the many benefits of walking. Walkers from around the world walk to school together to create communities that are safe places to walk.   Walk to School Day…

World Heart Day is celebrated all around the nation on September 29th! World Heart Day, created by the World Heart Federation, is one of the biggest platforms to raise awareness of Cardiovascular Disease. Heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading causes of death. Every year about 17.3 million people die from heart disease and…

The restriction of salt in daily food intake has been noted to lower blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing hypertension and cardiovascular disease.  While this is all very true, a recent study set to appear in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found that reducing sodium intake provides outstanding benefits for…

While many people relate February to candy and boxed chocolate hearts, it is also the month to celebrate and educate people on the most precious kind of heart: your own. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, but what most people don’t realize is that it is preventable. Taking…

To help you get started on your new healthy outlook, follow these simple suggestions for eating healthy: Limit saturated fats. Aim for less than 7% of your total daily calories from saturated fat, and choose foods that will help keep your daily cholesterol intake under 300 milligrams. Get involved in some sort of physical activity…

In this Issue: Celebrate the Holidays with Healthy Choices  Keep Your Food Safe this Holiday Season  New Years Resolutions for 2007  Celebrate National Healthy Weight Week  Be Rid of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Forever  Celebrate American Heart Month this February  Go Red for Women- Love Your Heart  College Students are Gaining More than Just Knowledge…