So suggests the results of a study reported on today in the LA Times health section entitled The power of potassium — ” a new study suggests that consuming twice as much potassium as sodium can halve your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease” … best strategy is to eat less sodium and increase [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Decrease heart disease risk in half!!!
Posted in General Health, Word of Caution, tagged heart disease, hydration, potassium on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Fill vs FulFill
Posted in General Health, Shopping Tips on February 19, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Three little letters can make such a difference…
For me its shoes, or maybe bags, but it could be delicious cheese or chocolate truffles, or….
What do these divine things have in common?
They are my “fill-ers”…the things I turn to when, despite my nutrition knowledge, ever-developing self-awareness, etc when I need a “fill”. What is a “fill”? [...]
Get Smart (er)
Posted in General Health on February 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
How much smarts you get from your food is as much about what you choose NOT to eat as what you choose to eat.
Nutrients our brain loves include DHA (an essential omega 3 fatty acid) and its precursor ALA, choline, and phytonutrients (plant compounds) with antioxidant properties.
DHA and ALA sources include:
cold water fish, walnuts, soy [...]
