Year: 2011

Health Tip: PROCESSED FOODS

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 30, 2011.

Trans fatty acids found in margarine, processed baked goods, fried foods and saturated fats found in meat and full fat dairy products have been shown to make brain cells hard and rigid. These fats also interfere with your brain’s ability to process information quickly.

Health Tip: MEDITATION

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 28, 2011.

Daily meditation has been shown to promote a feeling of inner peace. Meditating for as little as 15 minutes per day will promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Health Tip: CORTISOL

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 26, 2011.

Cortisol is a hormone released when you experience stress. Elevated cortisol levels are directly related to accelerated signs of aging, skin disorders, memory loss, body fluid retention and high blood pressure

Health Tip: ALMONDS

Written by Kathryn Jost on December 24, 2011.

A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that people who replaced half the fat in their diets with almonds and almond oil reduced total cholesterol by 4% and LDL cholesterol by 6% and triglycerides by 14%.