Blood Sugars, High or Low? Diabetes (high blood sugar) has reached epidemic proportions in America, we must be very alert to the signs and symptoms, and if you have them, please see your health care professional. Knowledge is power my friends! Prediabetes Symptoms People with prediabetes have glucose levels that are higher than normal but not […]
Not all carbohydrates are evil! In fact many carbohydrates have extensive health benefits for us. As we shared earlier, you should include some carbohydrates in your daily diet and you should stay away from some. In this video Dr. Andrew Weil explains more details about a healthy carbohydrates diet:
This useful infographic is titled “The Obesity Crisis: How the Expanding Waistline is the American Front(ier)” and provides interesting facts about the obesity epidemic in America and impact it is having on the economy, military, and healthcare. Image courtesy of Cascade Healthcare Solutions
When it comes to carbohydrates (carbs) there’s a misconception that all carbs are bad and one should stay away from all foods that contain carbs. But the truth is that carbs are essential components of a healthy diet and they’re necessary for proper organ functions. So choose good carbs, not no carbs. The best diets
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A few conclusions: Eating fat doesn’t actually make us fat. It’s the insulin cycle, triggered by eating carbohydrates. The easily-digestible carbs like refined flour, soda, and potatoes are the worst offenders. For weight-loss, a low-carb diet is a lot more effective than a low-fat, high-carb one.
Top 5 Health Benefits of Raisins: Anti-Aging: Raisins are great source of antioxidants Anti-Hyperglycemia: Raisins help to stabilize the blood sugar levels. Better Digestion: Raisins are good source of fiber and helpful in digestion Bone Health: Raisins contain different minerals for the bone health Dental Health & Cancer: Raisins have oleanolic acid and are helpful
The complications of obesity vary from diabetes to various heart diseases. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC), any person with a BMI larger than 30 is obese. The good news is that losing weight significantly reduces the risk of obesity complications. This poster demonstrates some of the dangers of obesity. For a better view
Fruit is delicious and nutritious and here is a poster with even more good news about fruit individually. I was reading lately to eat for the season, seasonal fruits, I love apples, and eat one almost every day. I also love grapes, and bananas, and pomegranate, and peaches, and strawberries…
There are differences between Type I and Type II, this wonderful poster lays it all down showing which is which, as well as similarities and differences. If you have diabetes you need this, if you love someone with diabetes it is helpful too.
If you enjoy your morning coffee you should enjoy reading this. If you enjoy your afternoon tea you should enjoy this as well. Both beverages have much to offer, and some risks, be informed and choose accordingly. Whichever you drink, or a mix of both, enjoy it in good health!
This poster is a great look at how much sugar is in your drink, and also showing what it should be. The extra calories in beverages add up fast, make informed choices, I prefer to eat my calories!!
I’m not saying you’re cranky or anything. If I had known, as a child, how much I would love naps so much I would not have fought them so hard. I was looking at this awesome poster about the benefits of getting enough sleep, and the risks of not getting enough. Did you know driving
How much soda do you drink? When I was a kid a soft drink was an occasional treat, we still make jokes about getting one can for 3 kids to share. Now it’s an every day occurrence for most American kids. Schools have installed soda machines in hallways. How much damage is this doing to
Many studies, including 3 new studies that published this weekend reaffirm that fruit drinks are linked to the obesity epidemic. Consumption of sugary drinks has more than doubled since the 1970s, and the rate of obesity among Americans during the same period reached 30% of the adult population. Learn more about the dangers of fruit
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This video is one of the most comprehensive and informative videos about sugar. I personally enjoyed every second of Dr. Lustig’s speech and as a medical doctor and researcher I do agree with every single sentence of his speech. Although the video is 90 minutes, in every part of the video, you’d find surprising facts
In this amazing video you’ll learn more about the basics of acidic and alkaline foods. In fact, the body needs to balance the levels of PH to survive. A long-term consumption of acid-generating foods may cause a huge load of stress on the kidneys and may cause renal failure, high blood pressure and many other
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The bad effects of having soda is not only due to its high sugar content and high calories. Even diet soda causes many harms to our body. Soda contains some ingredients that have different known and unknown effects. As an example of these weird effects, a new Danish research shows that drinking non-diet soda builds
