Are you a coffee lover? If not, you may want to give that cup o’ Joe a second look, especially if you’re a type II diabetic. New research has revealed one way in which the caffeine in coffee helps to control high blood sugar. It starts with receptors, which are proteins that perch on the surface of our cells. These receptors react only to specific types of molecules. Think … [Read more...] about Research Finds Coffee Fights High Blood Sugar
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Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips
Are you in a seemingly constant state of exhaustion? With our hectic, non-stop lifestyles it can be difficult to keep energy levels up. Instead of turning to harmful energy drinks just to make it through the day, use food, exercise and sleep to increase your energy naturally! The body’s primary energy source is food; it is the fuel that keeps us going. Calories are the … [Read more...] about Increase Energy Safely And Naturally With These Tips
How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
Did you know your brain plays a large role in controlling your diet? It’s true! Everyone has a certain weight and level of body fat that the brain deems “comfortable” in order to keep the body safe and protected from the surrounding environment. Ideal from a self-preservation standpoint, but this brain regulation can make weight loss difficult. If you deviate too far from … [Read more...] about How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
Healthy Grilling Made Simple For Summer
Summer is here! That means it’s time for a good ole’ backyard barbecue. Gather friends and family, and get the grill ready! Before we get-to-grilling however, there are a few considerations to be made to ensure we aren’t compromising health or blood sugar. Firstly, which type of food do you envision when you hear the word “grill?” I’ll wager I’m right when I say… meat! For … [Read more...] about Healthy Grilling Made Simple For Summer
Try This Simple Trick To Prevent Over-Eating
Believe it or not, a study conducted at the Cornell Food and Brand Lab found that spending time in a cluttered, chaotic kitchen can cause people to consume more calories. Who could’ve ever imagined? A clean kitchen could be a key strategy in the prevention of over-eating! In the Cornell study, researchers divided 98 female participants into two groups. Half of the … [Read more...] about Try This Simple Trick To Prevent Over-Eating