| Salt: Shaving Salt, Saving Lives |
In 2005, high blood pressure was responsible for one in six deaths in the United States," says a new report from experts at the Institute of Medicine. That's because hypertension boosts your risk of dying of a heart attack or stroke more than smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, or any other risk factor does. And excess salt is a major cause of high blood pressure.
What's more, salt may damage the heart, kidneys, and other organs above and beyond its effect on blood pressure. "Salt is costing us too many lives and too many dollars," says physician Stephen Havas.
Here's why you-and, more importantly, the food industry-should hold the salt.
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| How Smart is Tart? The New Frozen Yogurt Craze |
Frozen-yogurt shops have arrived.
Yes, TCBY has been selling soft-serve frozen yogurt for decades. But now chains like Red Mango, Pinkberry, and smaller competitors like Tangysweet, Yogurberry, and YoBerry have carved out a new niche: tart low-fat or fat-free frozen yogurt that you can embellish with toppings like fresh fruit, granola, and dark chocolate instead of hot fudge, sprinkles, and candy.
How healthy is tart-tasting yogurt? (Tart is the flavor; it doesn't mean the yogurt has less sugar.) Better than Baskin-Robbins or Ben & Jerry's, but buyer beware. Read |
| 6 Best Walking Workouts for Weight Loss
The best exercise motivation is seeing and feeling the results. Simply getting active will  help the average person look and feel better, but in order to continue losing weight in the long haul you need to challenge your body with the most effective workouts. Some ways to avoid hitting a plateau in your walking program include picking up the pace, going a new distance, and integrating strength moves to build muscle, maximize your metabolism, and burn more fat. Here are the six crucial routines every walker needs to guarantee lasting weight loss. Read | |
| Healthy Recipe: Chili-Garlic Glazed Salmon |
 The sweet, salty, and spicy flavors of this colorful glaze permeate the salmon as it cooks, creating a succulent dish that tantalizes the taste buds.
We would like to feature healthy recipes from our clients. If you or your employees would like to submit a recipe, email it to kim@insuranceisboring.com |
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We designed this newsletter to bring you useful information for maintaining and improving your health. Each month, we plan to feature articles on nutrition, exercise, relevant scientific research, and we will feature a healthy recipe. In addition, our website includes information and links to answer your questions. Visit the Health and Wellness section on our site for answers and links to a variety of health conditions and topics. |
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