You probably already know that there are many benefits to giving up smoking. After you quit, you can look forward to better lung and heart health, improved skin and hair quality, and a lower risk for heart attack, stroke, and some cancers. But did you know that smoking is also linked to type 2 [...]
Cherry Vanilla Shake with Hemp Seeds Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Celeste Jarabese Serves: 2 Ingredients 8 fl.oz. (237 ml) Glucerna Shake, Homemade Vanilla flavour ½ cup skim milk 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted 1 tsp. hemp seeds Instructions Combine the Glucerna Shake [...]
Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night. If you sleep fewer than 7 hours, you can develop a “sleep debt.” This is a term for the negative health effects you may face by not getting enough sleep. In addition to sleepiness, irritability, and an inability to focus, sleep debt [...]
Vanilla Strawberry and Almond Shake Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Celeste Jarabese Serves: 2 Ingredients 8 fl.oz. (237 ml) Glucerna Shake, Homemade Vanilla flavour ½ cup organic almond milk, unsweetened 1 cup strawberries, halved 1 Tbsp. pistachio nuts, unsalted [...]
Vanilla Peach and Almond Smoothie Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Celeste Jarabese Serves: 2 Ingredients 8 fl.oz. (237 ml) Glucerna Shake, Homemade Vanilla flavour 1 medium peach, sliced ⅔ cup organic almond milk, unsweetened 4 ice cubes Instructions Combine the [...]
Do you want to be healthy? Who is in charge of keeping you healthy? Is it you or your healthcare provider, or both of you?
Maybe you believe that you are in charge of your own health and that no one will take better care of yourself than you will? Or perhaps you like the idea of putting your health into someone else’s hands. So, which is the best approach? [...]
Do you take a daily aspirin to help lower your risk of a heart attack or a stroke? If you answered “yes” to this question, then you are like millions of other people with diabetes. Would you believe that the time you take your aspirin might affect how well it works? This might surprise you, but it is exactly the result found in a recent medical study. [...]
Could the popular sweetener aspartame be safe to eat after all? Aspartame, also known as Equal or NutraSweet, is a non-nutritive ,zero calorie sweetener Used in many sugar-free processed food and drink products. Over the years, aspartame has gotten bad press for claims that it causes health issues such asbrain tumors, memory loss, migraines, seizures, and depression, among other things. A recent review has found that several government agencies agree that aspartame does not pose any serious health risk and is safe to consume for all. [...]
Nuts have been in the headlines recently.Some nuts,like pistachios, cashews and peanuts, are full of protein and keep you feeling full longer than more starchy snacks like potato chips.But, with about 15 grams of fat per ounce, you might wonder how such a food could be good for you. Recent research has found that almonds, one of the healthier nuts, can decrease appetite without increasing body weight.This makes them a great choice for a daily snack! [...]
