You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet, and the incredible impact it can have on health. It started when scientists wanted to find out why death from cardiovascular diseases (the number one cause of death in the U.S.) is significantly lower in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Their research findings credit the Mediterranean Diet due to its many benefits: reduced … [Read more...] about The Mediterranean Diet Improves Gut Health
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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
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 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!