Planning and preparing meals at home can do true wonders for your health in 2018. By eliminating fast food, pre-packaged, and frozen meals, you will drastically reduce your intake of sugar, salt, and preservatives. There is not a single part of your body that would not enjoy (and benefit from) meals made at home from fresh ingredients! Not only are you setting yourself up … [Read more...] about To Improve Diabetes This Year, Cook More Meals At Home In 2018
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Say Cheese – Daily Dairy Can Help Protect Your Heart!
Say cheese! Science has linked consumption of the delicious dairy delight to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. In this analysis of 15 different research studies, individuals who regularly consumed cheese were nearly 20% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, and 10% less likely to have a stroke, compared to those who did not consume cheese regularly. More … [Read more...] about Say Cheese – Daily Dairy Can Help Protect Your Heart!
These Simple Food Swaps Can Help Lower Blood Sugar And Body Weight
Here are some tasty options that will satisfy you while helping you eat "cleaner", and that will help you better manage your diabetes. Mayo Alternatives Instead of mayonnaise on your turkey sandwich, try mashed avocado. Instead of cheese on your hamburger, try avocado slices. In fact, avocado toast has been trending lately as a brunch favorite. Whole wheat … [Read more...] about These Simple Food Swaps Can Help Lower Blood Sugar And Body Weight
Still Hungry? Eat More Of These Filling Foods
You just had breakfast an hour ago, and now you’re hungry again! Sound familiar? Well, if you’re noshing on sugary breakfast cereal, or granola bars, it makes sense – your body is craving nutritious food to use as fuel. Eating nutrient-rich foods is not only important in the morning. You can help combat hunger (and subsequent snacking) by including these filling foods in … [Read more...] about Still Hungry? Eat More Of These Filling Foods
New Research – Olive Lovers Enjoy Better Health & Blood Sugar!
People have been reaping the benefits of olives for thousands of years. Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean, as is the olive’s reputation for delicious flavor and better health. Many studies have shown that death from cardiovascular diseases (the number one cause of death in the U.S.) is significantly lower in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. This discovery … [Read more...] about New Research – Olive Lovers Enjoy Better Health & Blood Sugar!