Women Can Prevent Heart Disease

FDA.gov - A lot of people think that women do not get heart disease. More women die from heart disease than from anything else. Any woman can get heart disease.

When you think about heart disease, you probably think about chest pain. Women might not have chest pain. If they do, they might call it an achy, tight or "heavy" feeling instead of pain. The pain might even be in the back between the shoulder blades, instead of the chest.

Women might think these signs are no big deal because they don't "sound" like a heart attack. Don't ignore these signs. Go to your doctor of clinic right away.

What are the signs of heart disease in women?
The most important sign is feeling really tired--even if after enough sleep. Other signs of heart disease in women are:

Cutting Back on Sugar

CBNNews.com - Americans swallow about 22 teaspoons of sugar each day.
    
The majority of the excess sugar comes from drinking soft drinks. Eating candy, cakes and cookies doesn't help either.
    
Now in a newly released scientific statement, the American Heart Association says it is time to cut way back.

"Take a good hard look at your diet," said Rachel K. Johnson, the statement's lead author and a professor of nutrition at the University of Vermont in Burlington.

"Figure out where the sources of added sugars are and think about how to cut back on that."       
    
Women should have no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day. It is the equivalent of about 100 calories.

Mediterranean Style Pizza

Throughout the land of the Bible and the entire Middle East, food has always been central to hospitality.

This Mediterranean style pizza is a perfect dish for entertaining company over the weekend or to celebrate a special accomplishment of your child.

Made with healthy ingredients such as olive oil, spinach, and olives---you can't go wrong.

Enjoy! It's good for you, exotic in flavor and simple to prepare.