...and so much more! Beans are the real deal—a whole food, packed with nutrients that do wonders for our hearts, bones, digestive system, and beyond. They are found everywhere and they don't cost a lot. So, let's take advantage of this superfood! Why are beans a superfood?
By now, most of us know that the more high fructose corn syrup we ingest, the more likely our waistlines and blood sugar tolerance will suffer. A new study suggests that the amount of high fructose we take in also adversely affects our lipid profiles; like
Growing research is suggesting that that what you eat and drink can protect your body against many health issues. Studies have shown that up to 70% of heart disease cases are preventable with the right food choices. Here are some of the best foods for your
By now, you have probably noticed that this month is devoted to the heart. It isn’t just because Valentine’s Day falls in February—it’s because we need to remind ourselves about heart disease and how to lower our risk! Did you know that heart disease number one
We’ve all heard the party line: Sitting is the new smoking. Maybe not exactly, but a sedentary lifestyle for a non-smoker is turning out to be as harmful as a pack a day over the course of a lifetime. People who sit for more than about
September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month! Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood to collect in the heart, possibly forming a clot that could cause a stroke. AFib is most common in older people but can occur at any age but
We know that carrots are good for the eyes…but did you know there are actually several foods that promote good eye health? Doctor Annie joins Better Connecticut to share her top 10 foods for healthy eyes. Watch to find out more! WFSB 3 Connecticut
Vitamin B12 is a big player when it comes to our health. It is needed daily for every cell in our body, for metabolism and DNA synthesis. When it comes to our brain function as well as red blood cell functioning, it's arguably our most
Hey FDA! It’s about time! Over the past 3 decades we have learned that our old way of thinking is obsolete: “Low fat” isn’t best. We’ve learned that fat is not something to be afraid of! In fact, we’ve learned that good fats like omega-3’s are heart
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