Stress May Make It Harder To Recover From A Heart Attack You may know that eating a balanced meal plan and staying active are important to keeping your heart healthy. But one part of a heart healthy lifestyle that seems to be forgotten is controlling stress. A recent study published in the [...]
Smoking during pregnancy can have a severe, negative impact on the health of both the mother and her child. Past research has shown that smoking while pregnant raises the baby’s risk of: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Lung problems Birth defects Premature birth Brain problems [...]
If you have a high BMI (Body Mass Index) and other metabolic problems, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and/or high triglycerides, your healthcare provider may suggest weight loss surgery to you. Though there are not many long-term studies on weight loss (bariatric) surgery yet, [...]
Metabolic syndrome in children is on the rise. This condition, which carries a high risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, has a range of symptoms. [...]
Easy Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Shrimp Author: Celeste Jarabese Recipe type: entrée, side dish Serves: 4 Servings Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 1 ¾ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 Tbsp. olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 medium red onion 12 oz. fresh shrimps, peeled and deveined ½ cup [...]
Alcohol raises stroke risk When you have stress in your life, you may feel like your blood pressure is rising by the moment. In order to lower stress, you may reach for comfort food, or perhaps a glass of wine. You may think that by drinking alcohol you are working to lower your blood pressure and [...]
Just out is our 2015 edition of the “Healthy Diabetes Recipes” eCookBook. It’s got more of the healthy recipes that you found in our first free recipe ebook. Download it from the link below! CDiabetes Diabetes Healthy Recipes eCookbook [...]
Coconut oil is all the rage lately, and many people have started to include it in their meal plans. However, coconut oil isn’t the only tropical oil in town. Palm oil and palm kernel oil are tropical oils as well, and while they may not be as popular as coconut oil, they’re quickly catching up. What are palm and palm kernel oils, and, most importantly, are they healthy to eat? [...]
You don’t have to look too hard these days to find a mention of coconut oil on the Internet. And you can also find coconut oil in your local grocery store, where it’s practically been flying off the shelves. But is this fat really a “superfood,” as many claim, or do we need to step back and learn more about this tropical oil before we add heaps of it to our meal plans? [...]
Added sugars raise diabetes risk How much added sugar do you take in every year? Keep in mind that sugar is added to sodas, fruit juices, energy drinks, sauces, baked goods, candies, fried foods, and even salad dressings. According to a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, the average [...]
Protein is an important nutrient in any heart healthy, balanced meal plan. Not only does it help you maintain lean muscle mass and keep you full between meals, it also supports many other important processes in your body. People with diabetes know that they must keep track of how many carbohydrates they eat each day, but protein may become lost in the carb counting. A recent study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition has found that those with diabetes may not be getting enough protein each day. [...]
Author: Celeste Jarabese
4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa, 1 ¾ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium red onion, 12 oz. fresh shrimps peeled and deveined, ½ cup carrot chopped, ½ tsp. cumin ground, ½ tsp. hot paprika, ¼ cup fresh coriander, ¼ tsp. kosher salt, ¼ freshly ground black pepper [...]
