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Vera Tweed
Vera Tweed has been writing about nutrition, fitness and other aspects of healthy living for more than 15 years, specializing in turning the latest science into realistic and enjoyable ways to live a healthier life
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Exercise to Beat Illness
Spring is just around the corner but cold and flu bugs aren’t ready to take a break. Exercise offers the best protection, if you do it the right way.
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Drop Pounds to Dissolve Deadly Plaque
Losing a little weight can reverse atherosclerosis, plaque build-up in arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes, according to an Israeli study. Earlier research has shown that lifestyle changes may stop progression of dangerous plaque, but this is the first proof that diet can literally dissolve it.
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Red Meat You Can Eat
“Eat less red meat” is a recurring health message but it ignores the fact that all beef is not created equal. That’s a shame because it can leave you feeling as though all beef is off limits. In fact, some types are healthier than others, and knowing which is which makes it a lot easier to enjoy beef without guilt.
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Are Toxins Making You Fat?
If you’re having trouble losing weight or find your waistline expanding, even though you honestly don’t think you’re eating more, toxins could be the culprit. Unless you live in a pristine bubble, you eat and drink them every day. However, you can considerably cut down the amount of toxins you consume.
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Chocolate: Ancient Viagra and More
Back in the 1500s, the Aztecs believed chocolate enhanced vitality in every sense. The Emperor Montezuma apparently drank cocoa before entering the bedroom. In recent years, chocolate hasn’t been pitted against Viagra in scientific tests but it has been shown to bestow health benefits that could help to explain its aphrodisiac reputation.
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Top 10 Foods to Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is the top preventable cause of death among women in the United States and the second-leading killer of men. Food is a key part of the solution because it provides a combination of nutrients that are vital for keeping blood pressure at healthy levels.
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Apples: Health Food or Poison?
An apple a day may well keep the doctor away, but the fruit also has a dark side. Apples are one of the top sources of pesticides in our diets. However, people who regularly eat apples have lower blood pressure, trimmer waistlines, and are generally in better shape. Here's what to do.
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Lose Weight With Mustard
One of our most common condiments is sadly undervalued as a weight-loss tool. You can find it almost anywhere, in convenience stores, fast-food and family restaurants, supermarkets, and even ball parks. And, it has zero calories.
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Escape the Diabetes Trap
While your blood sugar level isn’t a popular topic of conversation around the office water cooler, it may be the most important health question anyone could ask. Elevated levels of blood sugar lead to Type 2 diabetes, a debilitating killer, that can be avoided.
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This Fat Will Make You Thin
There’s a reason why willpower alone doesn’t result in weight loss, at least not for most people. Fat cells are busy little structures, continually working at preserving and multiplying their numbers. This vicious cycle can be stopped with a particular fat found in fish: omega-3.
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Eat This Food to Get Off Drugs
It’s no secret that a healthy diet can prevent or control heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, yet medications to lower cholesterol and blood sugar are among the most common prescriptions. If you'd like to change your diet and eventually get off these drugs, start with something simple: beans.
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14 Ways to Avoid the Holiday Coronary
Contrary to popular wisdom, you can enjoy the holidays and indulge in your favorite treats without wreaking havoc on your health. Here are 14 things you can do.
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