https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/ Easy, Mediterranean diet-inspired recipes Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:34:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-id-32x32.png https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/category/healthy-aging/ 32 32 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/erythritol-and-blood-clots/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/erythritol-and-blood-clots/#respond Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:34:58 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=83411 New research has linked erythritol (the non-nutritive sweetener in products like Swerve and Lakanto) to increased heart disease and stroke risk. 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Read about the best foods to eat and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk.]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-reduce-your-blood-sugar-naturally/feed/ 4 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-reduce-blood-pressure-without-medication/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-reduce-blood-pressure-without-medication/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=10339 Is your blood pressure creeping up? Before you commit to taking medication for the rest of your life, try these natural ways to reduce blood pressure. A few lifestyle and diet changes, including drinking my nitrate-rich blood pressure-reducing juice made with beetroot powder can make a world of difference. ]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-reduce-blood-pressure-without-medication/feed/ 33 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/cholesterol-lowering-lemon-coconut-flaxseed-bites/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/cholesterol-lowering-lemon-coconut-flaxseed-bites/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:53:56 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=81374 These lemon coconut flax bites are a delicious way to add heart healthy flaxseeds to your diet. Not only can they help reduce cholesterol, but also, they're a perfect energy snack after a workout or a healthy sweet treat! ]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/cholesterol-lowering-lemon-coconut-flaxseed-bites/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-make-iced-tea-that-lowers-your-blood-pressure/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-make-iced-tea-that-lowers-your-blood-pressure/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:28:40 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=14511 Last year I did some research on the health benefits of tea for a project, and I was excited to learn that several types of tea are great for your blood pressure. Since then, I've been experimenting with different brands and flavor blends, and I hit on an iced tea recipe that I really love. It's my sparkling hibiscus green iced tea. This is a cold-brewed iced tea (also known as sun tea). It's packed with antioxidants that are great for your heart and can reduce your blood pressure. ]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/how-to-make-iced-tea-that-lowers-your-blood-pressure/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/why-shirataki-noodles-are-great-for-blood-sugar/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/why-shirataki-noodles-are-great-for-blood-sugar/#comments Fri, 21 May 2021 06:45:36 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=14358 Have you tried shirataki noodles? Have you ever heard of them? Also known as Miracle Noodles or Konjac noodles, this is hands-down the best pasta for diabetes. These healthy noodles are becoming quite popular because they're carb-free and have only about 10 calories per serving! I've been getting questions about shirataki noodles and how they...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/why-shirataki-noodles-are-great-for-blood-sugar/feed/ 2 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/easy-heart-healthy-recipes-to-lower-cholesterol/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/easy-heart-healthy-recipes-to-lower-cholesterol/#respond Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:43:21 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13972 If you want to make some lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol and keep your heart healthy, your diet is the best place to start. These heart-healthy recipes can lower your cholesterol because they contain lots of fiber and antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. And don't forget the healthy fats! 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Here’s why fat loss is more important than weight loss, and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/tips-for-fat-loss-vs-weight-loss-after-menopause/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2020 20:19:58 +0000 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13430 Want to get the most bang for your buck from healthy eating? Combine intermittent fasting with the Mediterranean diet. Both have benefits for your health, and when used together, you might see more weight loss and improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. With all of the press that both the Mediterranean diet and...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/intermittent-fasting-how-to-get-even-more-benefits/feed/ 0 https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/who-benefits-most-from-fish-oil-supplements/ https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/who-benefits-most-from-fish-oil-supplements/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:08:49 +0000 https://staging2.cravingsomethinghealthy.com/?p=13269 Fish oil, also known as omega-3 supplements, often makes the list of supplements everyone should be taking. And in fact, U.S. health surveys indicate fish oil is the most common non-vitamin supplement taken by adults and children. But what are the real benefits of fish oil? Is this a supplement everyone should take, or does...]]> https://cravingsomethinghealthy.com/who-benefits-most-from-fish-oil-supplements/feed/ 0