Arterial constriction refers to the narrowing of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system. Including certain foods in your diet may help reduce arterial constriction and promote healthy blood flow. Here are some examples: 1. Leafy greens: Vegetables like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are rich in nitrates, which can […]
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A heart-healthy diet can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall cardiovascular health. Here are some dietary recommendations to improve heart health: 1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables: Aim for a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote heart health. 2.
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There are several foods that can help with fatigue by providing sustained energy and essential nutrients. Some of these include: 1. Whole grains: Foods like whole wheat bread, brown rice, and oats are rich in complex carbohydrates that release energy slowly, preventing blood sugar crashes and fatigue. 2. Fatty fish: Salmon, mackerel, and sardines are
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Even though COVID-19 is starting to wind down in some parts of the world, there are certain health and wellness efforts that individuals might want to adopt in order to stay healthy. Certain health conditions, such as being overweight, being a smoker, and even stress, can impact the severity of COVID-19 for certain individuals. Let’s
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Healthy lifestyle choices are transformative when they are rooted in positive thinking and are self-motivated. Furthermore, the move towards a healthier lifestyle is often easier when it’s tied towards a specific goal: “I am going to exercise 30 minutes today,” versus “I will get more exercise.” Here are some small changes that you can make
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The marijuana plant or Cannabis sativa contains two main active constituents, Cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Unlike THC, the CBD is not psychoactive and therefore has not been found to cause any of the negative psychological affects associated with cannabis intake, such as anxiety, paranoia and memory issues. Some of the proposed benefits of CBD
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Junk foods are full of empty calories with little nutritional value. Junk food can contribute to obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. So why do we crave these foods and find them hard to resist? There’s a staggering amount of science being utilised by junk food manufacturers in order to create food that is irresistible
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Adding sugar into your diet can be detrimental to your health as it can contribute to the risk for diabetes. To combat this risk, many people choose to drink beverages containing artificial sweeteners as a ‘healthy’ alternative to sugar, but beware, as these sweeteners often contain other hidden health risks. Sweeteners – Sweeteners make you
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One of the keys to managing one’s weight, is controlling how much we eat. If your daily intake of calories is greater than your daily expenditure of calories through exercise and general movement, then any excess calories will be stored as fat. Over eating can be difficult to control, but there are generally three overeating
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High levels of ‘bad’ LDL and VLDL cholesterol in the blood can contribute to increased risk of many diseases including; diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular problems, liver disease, kidney disease, and cognitive decline. Fibre and plant phytosterols are key to lowering cholesterol, as they prevent excess cholesterol from entering the body in the digestive tract. Adding
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