Many of us think of heart disease as a disease that kills primarily men. In a 2000 Yale University study, 250,000 women died from heart disease, compared to 40,000 who died from breast cancer. This is a huge difference. The study also showed that in women who have a heart attack before the age of 75, the risk of the chance of mortality is much higher in comparison to their male counterparts. Many times women do not realize that they have heart disease due to the fact that their symptoms may present differently than the “typical heart attack” symptoms of crushing chest pressure with pain radiating down the arm. Women may experience a “gastritis” or “reflux” feeling, along with a headache or neck pain.
Category: Healthy Eating
Once again it’s that special time of year where we all gather to eat, drink and be merry. The temptation to overindulge is lurking around every buffet table or kitchen counter this season. Here are a few tips to satisfy your appetite this season without overeating: 
1) Eat a small healthy snack such as fruit, soup, or yogurt beforehand to prevent you from going into that office party completely starving! It’s like going to the grocery store when you’re hungry. You end up buying more than you need and the same goes for eating. Don’t let your eyes get bigger than your stomach!
Carbohydrates are essentially sugars needed by the body to provide energy. Under the best of circumstances your body can break carbohydrates down quickly and efficiently.
What Are Good Carbs?
Good carbohydrate foods are those that are still in their natural state and have not been processed or altered by people or machines.
Good carbohydrates are nutritious. Good carbohydrates are rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients and fiber that will give you energy over a long period of time and a sense of feeling full. Foods that are high in fiber will also lower cholesterol levels and assist the body in removing toxins. Good carbohydrates generally have a low glycemic index. Foods with a low glycemic index will support the body nutritionally and not cause a spike in blood sugar.
Here are examples of good carbohydrate foods:
Fruits
