Everyone has certain foods that they absolutely love. What happens with that love for a food turns into a dependency? Is food addiction possible, and if so what makes certain foods more addictive than others? Research is finding that not only is food addiction possible, it affects over 70 million adults across the United States. 70 million. Can you believe it? Scientific … [Read more...] about What Makes Certain Foods So Addictive?
Food Tips
Unexpected Protein Sources – Eat More Nuts & Seeds
Including enough protein in our diets can be a struggle, especially as we get older. Most of us rely on meats like chicken and beef as our main sources of protein. While it’s true that there is nothing wrong with the old stand-by choices like chicken, salmon, or steak, it’s important that we consume protein from a variety of sources. Nuts and seeds are excellent non-meat … [Read more...] about Unexpected Protein Sources – Eat More Nuts & Seeds
New Research Proves: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Diabetes Risk
As traditional sugar gets more and more bad press from health researchers, people are turning to artificial sweeteners. In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. Through endless advertising, the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry has sold the goal of the … [Read more...] about New Research Proves: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Diabetes Risk
New Research Finds Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Diabetes Risk
We know that there are many factors which can affect blood sugar control – nutrition, exercise, other health conditions, etc. Well, how about vitamin D? Yes, it’s true! A new collaborative study released by the University of California (UC), San Diego School of Medicine, and Seoul National University in Korea, found that higher levels of vitamin D in the blood were linked to … [Read more...] about New Research Finds Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Diabetes Risk
Enjoy Pasta Dishes Without The Blood Sugar Spike – Try Zoodles!
Almost nothing beats a big bowl of spaghetti, am I right? Warm noodles in a tasty sauce… it hits you right in the comfort-food zone. After being diagnosed with high blood sugar, you may think you have to say goodbye to pasta forever. After all, a single one cup serving of traditional pasta contains upwards of 43 grams of carbs! (And most of us are dishing up far more than one … [Read more...] about Enjoy Pasta Dishes Without The Blood Sugar Spike – Try Zoodles!