Did you know 1 avocado has more potassium than 1 banana? Avocados are high in good fat. Eating avocados can lower your bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides and increase your…
Did you know there are more than 130 varieties of green beans? Green beans are high in chlorophyll. This gives green beans their beautiful color, but may also have some…
Did you know broccoli has a plant based omega 3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic acid which is anti-inflammatory and improves circulation? Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli can also decrease your…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the DMV area, the leading cause of the death in our country, and the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide. Poor…
Did you know zucchini is high in fiber, water and low in carbohydrates? This makes it a filling food with very few calories. It is also high in vitamin A…
Did you know that sweet potatoes and regular potatoes come from different plant families? They are both root vegetables but differ in appearance, taste and nutrients. Orange sweet potatoes are…
Did you know almonds are high in magnesium? The magnesium in almonds may help lower your blood pressure and blood sugar. The RDA for magnesium for men is 420 mg…
Let's start February with a chocolate dessert... Dark chocolate contains phytonutrients called flavonoids, which are plant based chemicals that act as antioxidants. They may play a role in cancer prevention…
I love grapefruit. I have it for breakfast almost every morning. Did you know grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and citric acid? The vitamin C boosts your immune system.…
A New You: Keeping Healthy New Year’s Resolutions For those that couldn’t attend, the following is a summary of the presentation on New Year’s Resolutions. The objectives of the presentation…