People all over the world enjoy drinking coffee. In fact, some people say they can’t function in the morning without one or more cups. Recently, because the ability to make it at home, some people have been enjoying espresso – a good mood food rather than a simple cup of ‘Joe.’

Espresso, unlike coffee, is a sweet drink with a potent aroma. It tastes similar to normal coffee but it’s so much more. Espresso is made from specifically blended coffee beans which provide sweetness, aroma, and smoothness. It is also best enjoyed when it is freshly roasted, ground, and prepared within four days of roasting to get the best flavor. It is used as the base for lattes, macchiato, cappuccino, and mochas.

Doctors have explained in recent years how coffee can have significant health benefits if enjoyed in moderation. What is moderation according to the experts? Most will agree that two to three servings a day can be enjoyed by most people unless they have sensitivity to caffeine or a medical condition which could be made worse by consuming it.  Read more...

Description The HealthSmart Peanut Caramel Delight protein bar is a wonderful synergy of peanut and caramel which is sure to delight. Directions Enjoy as part of your healthy and sensible diet. Product Facts Weight Watchers Points: 4 Nutritional Facts Serving Size: 1 Bar Servings Per Container: 7 Amount Per Serving Calories 160 Calories from Fat 45 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 3.5g Trans. Fat 0g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 100mg Potassium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 14g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 4g Protein 15g Iron 8% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin A 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin C 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Calcium 8% (2000 Calorie Diet) Ingredients Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate Milk Protein Isolate Whey Protein Concentrate Isolated Soy Protein) High Protein Yogurt Coating (Sugar Vegetable Oils [Palm Kernel Hydrogenated Palm] Whey Protein Milk Concentrate Yogurt Powder Soy Lecithin [an emulsifier] and Vanillin) Caramel (Maltitol Sweetened Condensed Milk Butter Coconut Oil Corn Starch Vanilla Caramel Color) Glycerine Hydrolyzed Gelatin Soy Crisps [Isolated Soy Protein Tapioca Starch Salt] Peanut Butter [Peanuts Salt] Water High Oleic Sunflower Oil Peanut Flour Lecithin [an emulsifier] Salt). Allergy Information: Contains peanuts soy and milk products. Manufactured in a facility that uses treenuts egg and wheat in other proceses.  Read more...

High blood pressure is also called hypertension. This is a medical term which, by definition, means an individual has a numerical measurement of pressure that is greater than 140/90. These numbers represent a systolic pressure greater than 140 mm of mercury and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mm of mercury. Chronic hypertension has often been called the silent killer because it has little to no signs and symptoms and will not be picked up unless an individual is screened with a blood-pressure measurement. It can cause blood vessel changes in the back of the eye which lead to cataracts and blindness. In it can also cause an abnormal thickening of the heart muscle which leads to heart failure and congestive heart failure or it can lead to kidney failure and brain damage.

There is no substitute for measuring blood pressure in the physician’s office and without it you are only inviting hypertension into your life. At this time physicians have not been able to find a reason for 95% of the diagnose cases of hypertension. However they do know that with medication, weight reduction, salt restriction anaerobic exercise most people are able to reduce their blood pressure and control it.  Read more...

Menstrual calendars are another part of keeping an overall health calendar that is important for women who want to know more about how their bodies are working, are trying to get pregnant or have been having menstrual problems. Keeping a calendar of your period will help your doctor to diagnose any problems and help you keep track of your normal cycles. You will be better able to avoid accidents, plan for a pregnancy, manage suspected menstrual problems and keep track of your emotional changes.

In adults menstrual cycles are between 24 and 35 days but in the teen years and during menopause cycle days can be very irregular. A good rule of thumb though is that cycles shouldnt be closer than 3 weeks (21 days) and bleeding shouldnt last longer than 8 days. Your menstrual cycle calendar will help you chart these events and determine if a visit to the doctor is warranted.  Read more...

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