Avocados- is it the mild, nutty taste, the creamy texture, or that singular green color that makes us love them so? All three are great reasons, but there are many, many more reasons to love the simple, yet wonderful avocado. Dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Lori Zanini, emphasizes that avocados are one of the only fruits that contain … [Read more...] about The Amazing Avocado-What Makes It Such a Superfood?
Metabolism-Boosting Foods You May Not Know About
Metabolism is defined as the process through which chemical changes in living cells create energy. Basically, metabolism is the rate at which your body converts the foods you eat into fuel. This fuel is then used for everything from the heart pumping blood throughout the body, to taking a shower, to your digestive system breaking down food for more energy. If you want to … [Read more...] about Metabolism-Boosting Foods You May Not Know About
This New Device Could Mean Less Finger Pricks!
Checking your blood sugar is a pain - literally. Throughout the day, diabetics have to prick their fingers to monitor their sugar levels. At healthy, optimal function, the pancreas should release enough insulin to maintain sugar levels at around 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood. In individuals with Type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. To … [Read more...] about This New Device Could Mean Less Finger Pricks!
Improve Your Blood Sugar With These Everyday Foods
Apples “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Apples can lower blood sugar, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers believe these effects are due to the high concentrations of quercetin (an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory enzyme.) In fact, one research study revealed that men who ate more apples and other foods high in quercetin had a 20 percent lower risk of … [Read more...] about Improve Your Blood Sugar With These Everyday Foods
Raise Your Glass to the Health Benefits of Red Wine for Diabetics
In recent years, research has found that drinking red wine has several potential health benefits. Is that the best news you’ve heard so far today? While most enjoy a glass while socializing or to de-stress, red wine could now be a tool to help improve your health! For diabetics, the most obvious benefit is the regulation of blood sugar. This is believed to be due to … [Read more...] about Raise Your Glass to the Health Benefits of Red Wine for Diabetics