Collard greens are a traditional side dish in the south, and Southerners might be onto something. Not only do collard greens supply good doses of protein, fiber, calcium and iron, but the leafy green vegetables also provide more impressive amounts of other key vitamins and minerals. Collard greens contain 771 micrograms of vitamin A and...
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Tea Time with Donna Ray Heart Health Ep. 2
As you know February was heart health month, but we are going to spend the next few weeks discussing this important topic with Donna. Here is this week’s Tea Time with Donna Ray.
Heart Myths
Five pervasive half-truths, and the reality behind them. Everything you thought you knew about heart disease? It may be wrong. The latest research is disproving some of our long-held beliefs about what causes cardiovascular disease-and you might be surprised at what we’ve learned over the last decade. Here, five long-standing myths and the real truth...
Fish Oil and CoQ10
Fish oil and coenzyme Q10 are dietary supplements that may benefit patients with heart disease. Fish oil is the best source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, whereas coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone or CoQ10, is a vitamin-like substance that plays a key role in energy production in the human body. In addition to supplements...
Tea Time with Donna Ray : Heart Health
As you know February is heart health month. Even though this is the last day of the month, we are going to spend the next few weeks discussing this important topic with Donna. Here is this week’s Tea Time with Donna Ray.
Why Lack of Omega-3 Fats is Harmful to Your Health
Omega-3 fat deficiency is killing more Americans than eating too much trans fats, according to a Harvard study. Looking at data from the National Health Center for Health Statistics, researchers mathematically determined that between 72,000 to 96,000 deaths could be prevented each year if people would be consuming more omega-3 fats, such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic...
Maca
Superfoods seem to be more plentiful today than they’ve ever been. One of the best, but lesser known, is an ancient root vegetable called maca, belonging to the same cruciferous family as kale and cauliflower. However, maca is most closely associated with mustard, turnip, cabbage, garden cress and watercress. Grown in the Peruvian mountains, maca’s...
3 Innovative Heart-Healthy Tips
3 Innovative Heart-Healthy Tips Healthy habits can be surprisingly simple. Here are three from researchers who presented their latest findings at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017. 1. Savor Food Slowly: “Eating more slowly may be a crucial lifestyle change to help prevent metabolic syndrome,” said Takayuki Yamaji, MD, author of a study showing that...
5 Every Day Tips for a Healthy Heart
Heart disease continues to be America’s leading killer, but unless it strikes close to home, most of us probably don’t think about it too much. At the same time, there’s some good news: Deaths from the most common form, plaque build-up (aka coronary artery disease), have been decreasing in the last decade. But there’s a lot...
Natural Testosterone Boosters
Beginning around age 30, a man’s testosterone levels begin to decline, and continue to do so as he ages, leading to symptoms such as decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Testosterone plays a large role in male sexuality and reproduction, impacting such factors as sexual and reproductive function,...