11/28/2007
Here’s a food trick we can all benefit from. To make sure your eating plan contains all the nutrients you need, choose a rainbow of colorful foods. The pigments that give foods their color are also the nutritious substances that can reduce your risk of cancer and chronic diseases like heart disease. Of course, foods with the most "pigment power" are mostly fruits and vegetables -- yet another reason to fill your plate with these fiber-filled, low-calorie, fat-free, super foods! Eaten together, fruits and vegetables pack an even bigger punch. The hottest vitamins these days are the antioxidants (E, C, and A, and the "sunshine" vitamin, also known as vitamin D.
One thing you can do to monitor your health is get your blood pressure checked regularly. St. John’s has made it easy for you. You can get a FREE blood pressure check every Wednesday from 7:30-10 at our Health Connection location inside Northpark Mall. Just stop by when it’s convenient for you. And for more health tips, just call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
