By Admin, on May 1st, 2012% 
Cassava, Yucca (Photo: Margarita Persico) by Margarita Persico Cassava tuber, also known as yuca, yucca, is a popular low cost staple food in developing countries around the world, though native to South America. Do not confuse it with the similar and at times identically spelled yucca plant, which is native to all of the Americas. There are many varieties of cassava tubers. The plants are drought-tolerant crops, high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Dried Cassava . . . → Read More: Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits Potential Toxic Common Denominator in Cassava (Yuca), Apple Seeds, Apricot Pits
By Admin, on March 20th, 2012% 
Two simple sugars in milk, a disaccharide, can cause much discomfort to many. Symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, gas and nausea are common to those who have lactose intolerance. WHAT CAUSES LACTOSE INTOLERANCE? “Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells lining the small intestine,” according to the US Department of Health and human services’ National Institute of Health (NIH). LACTOSE INTOLERANCE – WHO . . . → Read More: LACTOSE INTOLERANCE LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
By Admin, on February 13th, 2012% 
Roses and Teddy (Photo: Margarita Persico) I’ve been married for over two decades. I can tell you that loving relationships don’t happen organically, naturally, usually it is a partnership at work. Team work. To keep a relationship fresh we need to work at it daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and yes, even plan for long-term — years or decades in advance. The same is with health. It is important to be polite, considerate and compliment. Spend quality . . . → Read More: 14 Healthy & Romantic Tips For Year-Round Celebrations 14 Healthy & Romantic Tips For Year-Round Celebrations
By Admin, on January 12th, 2012% 
By Margarita Persico Tie and Suit (Photo: Margarita Persico) A recent British study revealed that men aren’t taking care of themselves as much as women. “Time for men to man up and tackle their health problems,” is the title of the paper by Dr Richard Lewis, who is the Welsh secretary of the British Medical Association. It also mentions a difference in longevity between men and women. “Studies have shown men are less healthy than women . . . → Read More: Time for men to care for themselves Time for men to care for themselves
By Admin, on January 5th, 2012% 
Blueberries, eggs, nuts, seeds, salmon, and quinoa are just a few healthy food rich in nutrients such as magnesium and omega oils. Those are nutrients that feed the brain according to food expert and health coach Amy Hendel. Combining those foods with a good night sleep and appropriate nutrition is key to brain health says Hendel, author of The 4 Habits for Healthy Families. Below is a movie explaining this. Brain Foods (Diet & Fitness Guru) . . . → Read More: Brain Foods Brain Foods
By Admin, on August 20th, 2011% [View the story "Diabetes in the Americas" on Storify] http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
By Admin, on March 14th, 2011% 
Photo: Paul Iburied By Margarita Persico Dr. Trinidad Tellez (Photo: Margarita Persico) Lawrence, the poorest city in Massachusetts and 60 percent Latino, has a population who suffers disproportionately from chronic illnesses and health disparities. Here, type 2 diabetes prevails. “The prevalence of diabetes among Latinos in Lawrence is estimated at 14.4 percent for 2009, which is [more than] double that of the whole population of Massachusetts,” said Jean M. Lussier, self-management and nutrition . . . → Read More: Reaching out to Latino diabetics Reaching out to Latino diabetics
By Admin, on March 14th, 2011% 
Photo courtesy of James Thompson -http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwthompson2/ By Margarita Persico Dr. Sara Nelson, pediatrician at Massachusetts General Hospital, Chelsea Health Center Chelsea (MGH), recommends parents to take their children out everyday to exercise and plan weekend activities since the body uses insulin better by regular exercising. “We recommend less than two hours a day of TV. We recommend getting the kids outside […] for an hour every day,” emphasizes Nelson. “If it’s cold out, you get . . . → Read More: Preventing Obesity in Kids by setting policies and educating Preventing Obesity in Kids by setting policies and educating
By Admin, on February 16th, 2011% 
By Margarita Persico Childhood obesity in the United States has tripled in the last three decades according to the Center for Disease Control. In the United States childhood obesity has become one of the 10 top health concerns, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES). This epidemic has motivated the United States government to establish national health goals. A childhood obesity task force was formed in May, but NHANES findings suggest overweight and . . . → Read More: Childhood obesity and its challenges—a new epidemic Childhood obesity and its challenges—a new epidemic
By Admin, on February 9th, 2011% 
To read the whole series and feature stories published on Wednesdays for the next five weeks click on photos or click here for a list of articles, or copy and paste this link: http://www.thehealthydish.com/category/feature-stories/health/diabetes/ To read the whole series and feature stories published on Wednesdays for the next five weeks, click here or copy and paste link below: http://www.thehealthydish.com/category/feature-stories/health/diabetes/ http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for . . . → Read More: Diabetes Series Diabetes Series
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