tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:32:24 +0000Eat better, get healthier, and live longer!http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6444294898597132755Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-02-14T08:00:03.498-06:00      Dark chocolate lowers blood pressure because of the flavanols it contains. Flavanols keep the arteries from hardening which helps keep the blood flowing freely. Read more: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/prevent-heart-attacks-best-foods-heart-health/dark-chocolate#ixzz2KMaA1qjR photo credit: Live♥Laugh♥Love via photopin cchttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/dark-chocolate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-5299557542600826176Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:30:00 +00002013-02-13T06:30:04.549-06:00      Almonds are not the only nut with health benefits, but they are super good for you. Almonds help to stop the risk of arrhythmias and cut down the bad cholesterol LDL. They contain sterols that lower the absorption of LDL from the foods you eat. Some cholesterol is made by your body and not from anything that you eat.      Almonds also have http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/almonds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-4021485753308812948Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-02-12T08:00:02.584-06:00      Sardines have one of the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids. They raise good HDL and lower triglycerides. They help to lower the risk of abnormal heart rhythms and lower the inflammation that can cause plaque to break and cause deadly blood clots in the arteries. Read more: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/sardines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-4287986966539749244Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-02-11T08:00:06.268-06:00        Kale helps to avoid hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis. It is just full of antioxidants, fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, lutein, and omega-3 fatty acid. As an added plus kale also has something called glucoraphanin which activates a special protein named Nrf2. This protein coats the inside of your arteries to prevent plaque from sticking to artery http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/kale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1404237181251426635Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:36:00 +00002013-02-10T16:36:00.107-06:00      Red wine raises the HDL in our bodies and keeps clotting of plaque down. Red wine has polyphenols which have that effect on plaque. It helps keep the arteries from hardening. One glass per day is recommended because women who drink more than that have a greater risk of breast cancer.photo credit: filtran via photopin cc Read more: http://www.prevention.com/healthhttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/red-wine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-2236065586447289843Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:22:00 +00002013-02-08T15:22:34.726-06:00      Oranges can lower cholesterol and blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart failure. Oranges have pectin which soaks up cholesterol and blocks it from absorption into the body. The way it keeps blood pressure down is that it has potassium which keeps salt in balance.      New research shows that pectin from citrus fruits aides in neutralizing http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2013/02/oranges.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-8437094625295624204Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:38:00 +00002013-02-01T15:30:52.141-06:00      The new word is that black rice is even better for your body than blueberries. "Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries, but with less sugar and more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants," Zhimin Xu, PhD, of Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, says in a news release. http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/09/black-rice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1636652413103130155Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:36:00 +00002010-02-11T18:36:39.814-06:00     We've heard all this before, but it's nice to hear it again, especially for us chocolate lovers!. A study has indicated to some researchers that eating a little but of chocolate every week could not only decrease of odds of having a stroke but can also decrease the risks of dying from one.      They looked at three large studies and concluded in the http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/02/chocolate-may-help-with-stroke-risks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-9151424372068267599Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:05:00 +00002010-02-06T18:05:12.611-06:00     This recipe is flavorful and low in everything. It makes 4 servings and each serving has only about 142 calories, 3g fat, 66mg cholesterol, and 240 mg sodium. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 1lb 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce 2 tbls. lemon juice 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. lemon peel, grated vegetable oil      You're http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/02/low-everything-broiled-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-3762813189102685672Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +00002010-01-31T21:04:28.334-06:00     I have a 16 month old grandson. He's loved fruits and veggies as baby food since we've been able to start him on real foods from just formula.      At his age now though he's got teeth and really enjoys using them. My daughter started giving him whole apples which he loves. He spits out the skin though and just eats the inside which is fine with us. http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/01/introducing-healthy-snacks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6049329230080474903Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:22:00 +00002010-01-27T15:22:44.558-06:00     Some of you may be asking what is so healthy about baked ham since I have a site about healthy foods with a ham on the front of it. The answer is that while I don't believe ham is actually good for you, I just love a good ham and this one looks appetizing to me.      Ham to us is a little expensive so we only have it once or twice a year but it's http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/01/do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-8156039397960426014Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:53:00 +00002010-01-26T04:53:45.063-06:00      I realize that tomatoes are a wonderful vegetable, but I'm having a little trouble with the recent series of commercials from Chef boy ardee making a big deal over the fact that they say a serving is the same as a serving of vegetables.      That may very well be, however it just seems on the surface that pointing that out now the way they are is as http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/01/is-ketchup-vegetable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1524106950194406662Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:15:00 +00002010-01-20T22:15:37.134-06:00      A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine says that we can cut as much as $24 billion dollars in health care costs and save thousands of people from strokes and heart disease.      Researchers say though that about 75% of our salt intake comes from processed foods, and without those that make those foods cutting down the amount, we http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/01/too-much-salt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-8260751287542836087Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:56:00 +00002010-01-14T14:56:53.575-06:00      It seems to me that we are not eating enough fruits and vegetables for either of two reasons. Either we don't like them or we can't afford them.      I've been thinking a lot about those two reasons, and I agree that they are good reasons and not just excuses. Let's look at affordability.      If you're well off it's not a http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-can-we-get-our-veggies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-943191803424005544Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-03-26T18:18:16.153-05:00     A recent survey involving people eating red meats, including pork, show that it adds to all kinds of illnessess and results in people dying from all kinds of diseases.      I'm not going to go into the details of the study proving that red meat is not good for you because I've heard this before and I really do believe it. Red meat is not good for us http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/03/red-meats-shorten-your-life-span.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-4487572625170419431Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-03-19T22:55:19.681-05:00     How I need my daily diet to be for the rest of my life, at least till the next set of studies comes in. Red meat no more than once a week Fish no more than once a twice a week Turkey is the healthiest meat out there so far Replace transfats with good fats from nuts, seeds, chocolate, cheese, and avocados. Calories must be limited Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies are http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/03/what-i-know-so-far.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-7388516615297284541Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:06:00 +00002009-01-02T17:04:45.255-06:00Apples help maintain good blood sugar, because the fructose in the apple is considered a simple sugar and is broken down very slowly. Combine that with the amount of fiber and you won't get sugar spikes and will feel fuller longer.           An average apple contains about 80 calories.   If you eat one large apple per day you can knock your http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2009/01/ten-reasons-why-apples-are-superfood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-5681224220649122933Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:06:00 +00002008-10-28T12:57:32.932-05:00      Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas not only taste wonderful but they are very good for your body. It is believed that pumpkin seeds may have the following health benefits; lowers blood cholesterol reduces risks of some cancers helps the immune system very good source of magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus good source of zinc, protein, iron, and copper arthritic http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/10/pumpkin-seeds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-958810566222021882Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:56:00 +00002008-09-30T03:56:00.392-05:00The DASH eating plan requires no special foods and has no hard-to-follow recipes. One way to begin is by seeing how DASH compares with your current food habits. Remember that on some days the foods you eat may add up to more than the recommended servings from one food group and less from another. Similarly, you may have too much sodium on a particular day. But don't worry. Try your best to keep http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/getting-started.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1939785011748649704Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:38:00 +00002008-09-29T03:38:01.847-05:00Vegetables                                                              Potassium (mg) Potato,http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/potassium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6277970658108252796Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:50:00 +00002008-09-28T02:50:00.887-05:00Because it is rich in fruits and vegetables, which are naturally lower in sodium than many other foods, the DASH eating plan makes it easier to consume less salt and sodium. Still, you may want to begin by adopting the DASH eating plan at the level of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day and then further lower your sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day. The DASH eating plan also emphasizes http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/salt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-667956031238485227Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:33:00 +00002008-09-27T02:33:00.968-05:00If you need to lose weight, even a small weight loss will help to lower your risks of developing high blood pressure and other serious health conditions. At the very least, you should not gain weight. A recent study showed that people can lose weight while following the DASH eating plan and lowering their sodium intake. In a study of 810 participants, one-third were taught how to lower their http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/weight-loss-on-dash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6233539208260027123Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:21:00 +00002008-09-26T01:21:00.770-05:00Grains   6 to 8 daily servings -   1 slice bread ,  1 oz dry cereal†  ,  1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta, or cereal. Vegetables  4 to 5 daily servings - 1 cup raw leafy vegetable, 1/2 cup cut-up raw or cooked vegetable, 1/2 cup vegetable juice Fruits  4 to 5 daily servings - 1 medium fruit, 1/4 cup dried fruit, 1/2 cup fresh, frozen, or canned fruit, 1/2 cup http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/following-dash-plan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-1386217485890631980Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:58:00 +00002008-09-25T00:58:00.716-05:00Blood pressure can be unhealthy even if it stays only slightly above the normal level of less than 120/80 mmHg. The more your blood pressure rises above normal, the greater the health risk. Scientists supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) conducted two key studies. Their findings showed that blood pressures were reduced with an eating plan that is low in saturated fathttp://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/dash-eating-plan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924744348902506740.post-6057118731726017449Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:45:00 +00002008-09-24T00:45:00.290-05:00Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers—systolic pressure (when the heart beats) over diastolic pressure (when the heart relaxes between beats). Both numbers are important. Blood pressure rises and falls during the day. But when it stays elevated over time, then it's called high blood pressure. High http://healthylifefoods.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-is-high-blood-pressure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Milazzo)0