Low carb, low fat, and even high fat — there are many dietary approaches a person can take to improve or maintain their health. Eating a low fat diet is a simple way to cut out extra calories. Doctors may advocate eating a low fat diet because calories from fat are higher per gram than… Read More »
Many people choose diet soda so that they can enjoy a sweet and bubbly drink without consuming hundreds of calories or getting a hefty dose of sugar. However, numerous studies have found a link between drinking too much diet soda and having serious health conditions, including diabetes, fatty liver, dementia, heart disease, and stroke. In… Read More »
Here’s what happened when I committed to the high-fat, low-carb diet for two weeks. I’m not usually a fan of prescribed “diets”-I live by more of the anti-diet mantra. Here’s what I learned about the keto diet: You essentially swap a high-carb diet, which most Americans tend to eat, for a diet that’s very high… Read More »
Sodium is a mineral found naturally in foods and also added to foods. Sodium plays an important role in maintaining normal fluid balance in the body. A low-sodium diet is important to follow in order to control your heart failure symptoms and prevent future heart problems. Learn to read food labels. Use the label information… Read More »