Following the Mediterranean Diet
Diet has a major effect on the risk for heart disease, and healthy eating habits can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk. Use the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid to revamp the way you eat.
Healthy Living
Superfood of the Month: Cabbage
Cabbage provides unique health benefits and comes in many varieties. Savoy, spring greens, green, red and white cabbages are the most common types found in grocery stores.
Superfood of the Month: Brussels Sprouts
This small but mighty vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse.
Superfood of the Month: Avocado
Avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Ounce for ounce, it is among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E and magnesium.
Superfood of the Month: Sweet Potatoes
Simply prepared—mashed, baked, folded into pancakes, or made into guilt-free baked fries—sweet potatoes are a nourishing addition to any meal.
The Lowdown on Plant-Based Eating
There’s a growing trend around the world to follow a more plant-based way of eating. Think Mediterranean diet.
Walking Trails Around The Midlands
The Midlands has an abundance of great walking trails - each with its own unique features and level of difficulty. Choose one and start walking your way to good health.
Superfood of the Month: Butternut Squash
Yellow and orange vegetables and fruit — including butternut squash — have been shown to be particularly effective at protecting against heart disease.
Superfood of the Month: Orange
Winter is peak orange season and this citrus fruit is a healthy source of fiber, vitamin C, thiamine, folate and antioxidants.
Nine Tips to Avoid Weight Gain This Season
Most of us gain about a pound over the holidays. The problem is, that extra pound usually stays with us and after a few years we are carrying around a few extra pounds.
