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Blood Pressure and Soy

Soy has always been a helper with Menopause and lowering cholesterol. Now, it has been found by a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine to help lower blood pressure. The study used 40 grams of soy protein.

A Better Breakfast

A typical restaurant waffle has 550 calories and 21 grams of fat PRIOR to you adding butter and syrup. Try a healthier breakfast out by sticking to rye toast or whole grains. Oatmeal with raisins and 3 slices of Canadian bacon has more protein with much fewer calories.

Refined Carbs are bad for your skin

In case you don’t have enough reasons to put down the refined carbs, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating fewer refined carbs also helped to clear complexions of acne.

Fight Disease with Flax

A study conducted at Harvard University found that a 1 gram increase in the intake of ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid) can reduce a man‘s risk of pneumonia by 31%.ALA is an Omega 3 that helps decrease infection risk and helps to regulate blood sugar. A few flaxseeds in your shake, scrambling your egg whites with some flaxseed oil or even sauteeing your chicken in some canola oil will get you there!!

Stress Control Comes with Age

Want to reduce stress — watch your grandma!! A study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that people over 60 stayed more calm in arguments and stressful situations than younger people.