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Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) [Visuals]

October 18Posted in HealthTagged cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, lifestyle, menopause, mindful eating, sleep, smoking, tips, weight, women, world menopause dayLeave a comment

Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) | ecogreenlove

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

Breast cancer is often believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular disease. The number of cases of cardiovascular disease is high… and continuing to rise. But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk.

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Turmeric Tea Benefits [Infographic]

May 17May 25Posted in Food, HealthTagged anti-inflammatory, cholesterol, Health, health benefits, infographic, natural remedy, skin care, tips, turmeric, turmeric tea1 Comment

Turmeric powder is an often underrated and underused ingredient. While often thought of as little more than a curry powder, it serves at as a brilliant detox agent. But specifically why should you start including it in your diet?

Turmeric is packed full of health benefits. From acting as an anti inflammatory, to boosting liver function, to even helping your skin’s complexion, it’s a powerful little powder.

The best way to enjoy it is as a tea. As unusual as that might sound, when mixed with honey, milk and pepper it’s delicious, and a great option to have regularly as part of any detox or diet.

Enjoy this infographic of why you need to make turmeric tea part of your diet today.

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Daily Intakes [Infographic]

June 22June 21Posted in FoodTagged carbs, cholesterol, daily salt intake, daily sugar intake, diet, food, food labels, Health, healthy living, infographic, nutrition, recommended daily intake for adults, sodium, sugars, tipsLeave a comment

Recently I read this article where it reads that –based on an updated advice by the American Heart Association– coconut oil is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol and “is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter”, say US heart experts.

This made me think it could be useful to have a very basic-quick chart with the recommended daily intakes like fats, salt, sugar and carbs.

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Health Benefits: Coffee vs. Tea [Infographic]

November 9November 8Posted in HealthTagged alzheimer, antioxidants, cholesterol, coffee, comparison, facts, green tea, Health, health benefits, heart, infographic, tea, white teaLeave a comment

by Policy Expert via visual.ly

The experts often cite health benefits of both coffee and tea so how is one to know which is more beneficial or healthy? This infographic compares a side by side of the two popular beverages and illustrates the health benefits and downfalls of both so that the decision is best left up to the beverage consumer.