Matt walks in my office today and asks “Did you see the new commercial for the prescription fish oil.”  I had been on this companies website recently but until he came in I had forgotten all about it.  Our conversation got me thinking about the concept of a prescription fish oil.  For me it is a fairly [...]

I’m going through a stage in my life where eating on the go, or on a budget, it fairly common.  While it doesn’t necessarily have to be impossible to eat healthy during times like this, it can be tricky!  More than once, I’ve found myself rummaging through the pantry and cupboards, looking for something to [...]

I’ve had the opportunity to see two very distinctly-different career styles:  desk jobs, and tough manual labor jobs.  My father did manual labor his entire life.  From the time he married my mother in his early 20′s to his passing at age 46, he gained 5 lbs.  That’s all.  Millions of people around America wish [...]

 The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising.  Summer’s almost here.  Even as I type this, I’m sitting outside in the sunshine.  One thing that automatically comes to mind when summer kicks up is barbecues.  People are going to cook out, and have fun doing it. I wanted to let you know, there are ways [...]

Apples and Peanut Butter Apples are rich in natural fiber, and fiber is an absolute must in any healthy diet.  These colorful fruits can actually help lower cholesterol.  On top of that, the skin is rich in antioxidants.  Your choice of apple will change what antioxidants you can get out of it, since colors are [...]

Healthy Tips High fiber vegetable source foods are best for a cholesterol lowering diet.  This includes beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.  In addition to fiber, all of these have natural phytochemicals (plant chemicals) which are beneficial to your heart health and your overall well-being. Protein Sources Use beans and whole grain recipes [...]

Cut Back Your chances of remaining healthy can be amped up simply by reducing your intake of saturated.  It has been proven that diets high in saturated fats are directly linked to a higher risk of heart disease.  Studies have also shown that saturated fat has the largest potential to increase unhealthy cholesterol.  Take a [...]