Healthy Recipes

When planning a meal for the family, it is a good idea to cook healthy dishes. By cooking healthy dishes, you are ensuring that your family gets proper nutrition, which can prevent illness and disease. When preparing healthy recipes, remember to always wash your hands. Here is a healthy meal that you can prepare for your family. more »

The Mediterranean Diet is based on the traditional foods of the people living near the Mediterranean Sea, mainly in the countries of Greece and Italy. The diet is rich in healthy fatty foods and natural oils, particularly olive oil, which is the main ingredient in many of the diet’s dishes. The heart healthy diet also includes... more »

A low-fat heart diet aims to reduce your salt (sodium), cholesterol, trans fats and saturated fat intake. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a low-fat heart diet to lower the risk of stroke and heart attack. Reducing sodium helps some people to lower their blood pressure. Reducing fat and cholesterol in the diet helps... more »

In recent months, cinnamon has gotten a lot of attention as a spice that is great for diabetics because it can help lower blood sugar. The fact is, cinnamon has been used since ancient times for various medical complaints. Anything from athlete's foot to weight control can be treated using this sweet spice. more »

Diabetes is an endocrine disease characterized by varying degrees of alteration in the body's ability to use blood glucose for energy production. Nutritional management for diabetics aims to develop a carefully planned therapeutic meal that depends on several factors including carbohydrates, protein, fats and the diabetic's current... more »