Loving legumes: 13 simple ways to add beans to your diet
/
If you are looking to try out a health-promoting food, beans are your answer. Here are 13 ways to bring on beans to your dinner plate this week:
Read More
HEALTHY FOOD
The power of potassium to regulate blood pressure
/
Fighting high blood pressure is a balancing act. If we get in too much of one mineral at the expense of too little of another, that delicate balance is swayed. This is how it is for many Americans.
Read More7 foods packed with more potassium than a banana
/
Here is a listing of 7 common foods that are also very good to excellent sources of potassium besides bananas.
Read MorePotassium-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating
/
Potassium is one of the most important and essential dietary minerals the body needs. What does it do? It helps balance the body's pH and body fluids. It's also a critical regulator for blood pressure (it works in opposition to sodium). It's also required for normal muscle growth, nervous system and brain function. According to the Institute of Medicine, the average person should consume about 4,700 milligrams of potassium per day.
Read MoreThe health benefits of almonds
/
Almonds are considered to be one of the earliest domesticated tree nuts, and one of the most prized snacks in the world. Packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, it is easy to see why the almond is present on almost every continent and the health benefits of this little nut have long been touted by experts.
Read More