Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Mediterranean Diet to Lower Cholesterol #HeartMonth

"A Mediterranean diet is based on the typical eating habits in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. It includes dairy products, fish and poultry more so than red meat. Fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, seeds and olive oil also make up a Mediterranean diet, as does low to moderate amounts of wine."

Read more: http://news.heart.org/mediterranean-diet-with-virgin-olive-oil-may-be-recipe-for-good-cholesterol/


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Exercise May Help Black Americans Lower Blood Pressure Risk

Read more: http://health.usnews.com/health-care/articles/2017-01-30/exercise-may-help-black-americans-lower-blood-pressure-risk

Friday, September 30, 2016

Pop Quiz -- Answer

Thank you (Ma) for your answer! 

The correct answer e) All of the above! 

Yes, cucumbers, avocado, tomato, and zucchini are all technically fruits! A fruit is the part of the plant that comes from a flower and the section of the plant that contains the seeds. Vegetables are from the other parts of the plant - such as the stems, leaves and roots.

Pop Quiz!

Which of the following vegetables below is technically a fruit?
a) Cucumbers
b) Avocado
c) Tomato
d) Zucchini
e) All of the above