Did you know that by being obese you are at significant risk for developing type 2 diabetes?  Did you know that populations of people in the world who eat the most carbohydrates have the lowest incidence of diabetes?

Somehow, we have gotten the message all wrong.  People who eat a high-fat, high-protein diet are much more likely to become overweight and diabetic.  A high carbohydrate, low-fat diet may help prevent diabetes.

What carbs should you be eating?  The best way to lose weight and get...

In the U.S. heart disease is the number one cause of death.  In this country, there are nearly 1,700 deaths every day from heart disease.  Even on that most adored day of love and flowers, 1,642 people will die from a broken heart according to The National Center for Health Statistics.

Many people die from a heart attack without ever realizing they had heart disease.  Risk factors for cardiac disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise or a fam...

Here's a recipe for an easy-to-fix "hamburger" (bean burger) that actually tastes good!
INGREDIENTS: 
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 2 green onions
• 1 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• Mustard
• Onion slices
• Tomato slices
• Lettuce, mixed greens or swiss chard
• Dill pickle slices
• Jalepeño slices
• Whole wheat buns or bread slices

DIRECTIONS:  ...