If you are not a fish eater or if you only eat fish a couple of times a week, then taking fish oil capsules is a great commitment as one of your New Year’s Health Resolution. What should you know about fish oil capsules?
Adding nuts to your diet is a great way to get the benefit of a serving of protein that also contains healthy fats. You do need to be a smart shopper when you shop for nuts. Here are some easy rules to follow:
When a stroke occurs – time is everything. The most common risk factors for stroke include: Stress, high blood cholesterol, obesity, lack of exercise, family history of stroke, diabetes and excessive alcohol use.
It’s important to recognize the signs of a stroke in yourself or others. They include:
It’s all about timing. When you first sustain the injury you should ice the affected area for up to 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 hours. Always place a cloth or some shield between the skin and ice – never place ice directly on the skin. Obviously rest the affected area as much as possible.
If this is a big holiday week for you then you are probably trying to finish up at work or school, trying to shop, maybe cook and bake; maybe you are running around the house decorating or trying to get it ready for a party or for stay-over guests. It’s an easy time to forget about “me-time” – those couple of minutes a day that you devote to…..you.
Soup is a great snack or meal, depending on its ingredients and how many calories a serving size has. If you add lean protein like chicken or fish to a vegetable based soup, it can be a great lunch, along with a salad, whole grain roll and piece of fruit. Here’s where it gets a bit tricky.
Researchers are looking at the health benefits of tea. Do you know all the types of tea?? Black tea can have a broad range of flavors and is typically stronger flavored. It may help to control glucose levels.
Oolong tea is a typically fruity flavored tea. It may help to reduce inflammation.
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