Minimizing Stroke Risk
Are you at risk for a stroke? You can minimize that risk by managing your controllable risk factors. Controllable risk factors for stroke include: High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Tobacco Use and Smoking
The Mighty Lentil
Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are an excellent item to include in your diet on a regular basis. Easy and quick to prepare, they're perfect for those of us with busy schedules and are simple to include in seasonal diets, whether on a fresh garden salad in summer, or in a hearty soup on a cold winter's day. Lentils are healthy powerhouses whose huge benefits are are often overshadowed by their small size and humble place in our diets.
Spices and Cancer
Researches have suggested that curcumin, the yellowish component in turmeric that gives curry it's flavor can suppress tumors! They also believe curry may help people become less prone to cancer. Unfortunately, curcumin loses it's anti-cancer attributes quickly when ingested.