Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Five Conditions Linked With Metabolic Syndrome

by guest blogger Jody Perrecone


Look at the checklist below and make note if you have any of the follow conditions:

  • High Triglycerides – 150 mg/dL or more.
  • Low HDL Cholesterol - below 40 mg/dL for men and below 50 mg/dL for women.
  • Abdominal Obesity – a waist circumference of 40” or more for men and 35” or more for women.
  • High Blood Pressure – 130/85 or higher (or if you are taking high blood pressure medication).
  • Elevated Fasting Blood Sugar – 100 mg/dL or more.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Fresh Mex Black Bean and Brown Rice Un-Burritos


Do you love Mexican food?

I do! I could eat Mexican cuisine everyday and die a happy man. I love my beans and rice. And salsa too. If this sounds good to you, then let me share with you one of my favorite "go-to" meals that I turn to at least once or twice a week.