Craving something salty or sweet? Cravings are the main reason why people, even those who live a healthy lifestyle, get stuck and some studies have even shown it to be gender specific. Women tend to crave more sweets than men and eat them more frequently, especially during their menstrual cycle. Here are a few ways […]
Is Dark Chocolate Good for You?
Many people have heard, “dark chocolate is good for you,” but is it really? Let’s first talk about three types of chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate. Chocolate’s darkness is determined by the proportion of cocoa solids made from cocoa beans, mixed with cocoa butter, and sugar. Milk chocolate is the most popular […]
Heart Health: The Relationship Between you and your Doctor
As we kick off American Heart Month, each week we will focus on heart-healthy living. This first look is the relationship between you and your doctor. The first step towards heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Your risk depends on many factors, some of which are changeable, and others are not. Risk […]