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Veronica Robles with Maria Gonzalez

I was recently in studies of “Orale con Veronica”, to share with the charismatic host of this weekly program, Veronica Robles, which the Department of Public Health, Massachusetts is doing to improve the health of minority communities and, specifically, Hispanic community.

In this interview, which will air on Saturday talked about health problems that affect a large percentage of Hispanic residents in the region? Furthermore, we say, among other things, where to find direct services to treat these diseases and offer interesting alternatives to enable a healthy diet without having to give up their favorite American dishes.

Do not forget to tune in “Orale con Veronica” on Saturday May 14 at 10 am on Telemundo. You can also visit the websites www.holaciudad.com www.oraleconveronica.com and where you can watch this interview after the broadcast on TV!

Article by: María González, Community Health Education Manager, DPH.

Often, developing healthy eating habits is not as restrictive or as confusing as several individuals imagine. The first and foremost principle of healthy nutrition is simply eating a wide variety of foodstuffs. This is more important, as various foodstuffs make varied dietary contributions.

Second, vegetables, fruits, vegetables and grains are needed, as these foods are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, minerals, vitamins and low in fatty substances and cholesterol free.

It is also better balance between caloric expenditure and caloric intake. That is, avoid eating more food than the body can consume. Otherwise, there is the possibility of gaining extra weight. Therefore, the more active a person, the more you can eat and maintain this balance.

This does not mean that these three basic steps suggest a person to sacrifice his favorite food. Meanwhile, a person’s diet is rich in fiber and nutrients and well balanced, there is nothing wrong.

Also, people can see healthy food as an opportunity to expand range of alternatives, trying a bit of healthy food such as vegetables, fruits or whole grain. Healthy eating does not have to mean eating foods that are unattractive or bland. Read the rest of this entry »

A lot of people think that mental decline is simply something that we must come to accept as we age. Fortunately, that is not exactly true. Through the benefits of technology and modern medicine, people are starting to live longer and longer. More people are finding an interest in making sure that their brains will be able to keep up with their bodies, as they get older and older.

Keeping your brain in shape is just as important as keeping your body in shape, and there are several foods that you can eat that will help to keep your mind fit, no matter your age. The best way to keep your brain healthy is by exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet. Read the rest of this entry »

There are several steps to take to grow hair and we can classify them into internal and external measures.

Internally, we need a clean and healthy diet, as growth of the cleaning operation for our organs and immune systems as soon as our hair. And the general health of the body indicates the type and speed of hair growth. If you have bad hair, that usually means your health in the absence Read the rest of this entry »