Just like any other form of exercise, weight training is an excellent way to increase your mood and boost your mental health. It releases endorphins in the brain, which greatly benefit people with depression. Other benefits include increased energy levels, better sleep, improved self-esteem, and better social skills. Plus, you have the added bonus of stronger muscles! If you’re not...

Can you have Mexican food night on the DASH Diet? You sure can! The beans in this quesadilla are a great source of filling lean protein and dietary fiber. Corn tortillas are also a great fiber-full whole grain choice. The cilantro yogurt dip adds more flavor, protein, and calcium without adding excess calories. This meal is a great way to...

Chinese food is at the top of my list of favorite foods. The problem is that in most all you can eat Chinese buffets, the high sodium content along with the deep fried foods ruins the heart healthy aspect. So here is a recipe for “Chicken Fried Rice” that you can make at home and feel good about eating. Ensure...

Bread can be sinister to individuals with high blood pressure Shocking, isn’t it? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 9 out of 10 Americans over 18 consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not French fries or pretzels—but slices of bread! The truth is most manufactured bread you buy in supermarkets or bakers contains...

For most people, weight loss is an important goal, either for aesthetic reasons or as a part of improving overall health. Indeed, with obesity so widespread in the United States, losing weight is a national health imperative. Sometimes, though, weight loss occurs without any apparent cause or even if the person wasn’t even attempting to lose weight. This kind of...

If you are stuck to your couch like glue, there may not be a lot of mystery about a bit of weight gain. But what could be the cause if you are maintaining an active lifestyle and eating right, yet you still find yourself gaining weight? The cause of otherwise unexpected weight gain could be a problem with your thyroid...

A Banana A Day Keeps High Blood Pressure Away When we come to realize that we have hypertension, the first thing we do is make a list of do’s and dont’s to follow. This may include such thing s as we tend to cutting down on the foods rich in salt and try to avoid adding salt to food. Even...

How do you raise a man? As a father and a business leader, Ultimate Performance CEO Nick Mitchell says young men need the right education. But not the kind of education they teach in school. Nick talks about teaching boys the importance of sport and exercise to help them grow up to become robust, resilient and healthy men. BEN KENYON:...

Cardiovascular exercises are there to improve your overall fitness. These exercises improve beats per minute and lung capacity, allowing you to perform physical activity for longer.  In this article, we will discuss the positives of cardiovascular exercises, including different workouts that you can perform to improve your overall fitness. We will also talk about the tests that measure cardiorespiratory endurance. ...

Garlic is known to lower blood pressure, but it comes with a twist. Many have a problem with the strong taste and smell. Pickled Garlic, though, makes it more favorable, taking out the smells and adding flavors. Try this recipe below and add some garlic to many of your recipes. Consuming garlic on a daily basis (in food or raw)...