Test your salt IQ

Salt can lead to stomach cancer, one more reason to get it out of your diet.

I’m not a big fan of infographics, they usually only scratch the surface on a topic and I always want to know more. But I recently ran across this sodium test after completing a cardio-rehab program at my local hospital (this after a second angioplasty in five years for me this past June) and thought it worth sharing.

Try to math them up without looking at the answers first. I doubt many of you will find all the hidden sodium in some of the food items listed.

Sodium lurks in so many everyday food, like bread, ketchup and any processed meat. Beware of it.

October 31, 2017 0

Water: The Miracle Substance That We Should All Be Drinking More Of!

The most natural substance in the world, water is an incredible thing. Our bodies are made up of around 70% water, which is why we need so much water to survive. The fact is that not only do we need to water to stay hydrated, but we also need to drink plenty of water to ensure that when it comes to our health, we are in tip-top shape.

The issue is today that more and more people are boycotting water and opting to drink other liquids. Yes, fizzy drinks and juices contain water, but these drinks are nowhere near as healthy or beneficial for you as pure water is. It may not taste as nice, but water is the drink that should be your go-to liquid. Continue reading “Water: The Miracle Substance That We Should All Be Drinking More Of!” →

October 8, 2017 0

Protecting Your Teeth against Sugar, without Completely Cutting out Sweet Snacks

Protecting your teeth against the problems caused by sugar is something we are told to do as children, told to do as adults and told to do during old age.

It is something that we are told to do our whole life. And it is something that we need to do too. But just because it is something that we need to do, it doesn’t mean we need live a life devoid of sugar. It doesn’t mean we need cut sweet and sugary snacks eaten as a treat out of our diet completely. Continue reading “Protecting Your Teeth against Sugar, without Completely Cutting out Sweet Snacks” →

October 3, 2017 1