Science has confirmed that when humans are presented with more food, we consume more food. This phenomenon has been dubbed by some as the ‘portion size effect.’ Believe it or not, when portion sizes are doubled, individuals consume an average of 35% more food! Being aware of portion size has been viewed in the past as a necessity in order to avoid negative consequences. But … [Read more...] about Healthier Food – Larger Portions
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Stabilize Blood Sugar Naturally With These Tips
Feeling helpless in the fight against high blood sugar? Do you think you should just take your diabetes medications and not worry about it? Wrong! Read on, and learn how to start enjoying lower blood sugar… naturally! Be Informed Learn about diabetes (from reputable sources, of course!) When it comes to managing high blood sugar, knowledge is power. The more information … [Read more...] about Stabilize Blood Sugar Naturally With These Tips
What’s Really In Our Food? The Hidden Ingredients To Watch For
You’re off to the grocery store! You’ve made your shopping list and are confident you’ll be bringing home healthy, nutritious foods for your family. But there could be ingredients hiding inside the foods on your shopping list that are not simply harmful… they could be deadly. The first hidden ingredient on our list is of utmost importance to diabetics. Sugar is hiding in … [Read more...] about What’s Really In Our Food? The Hidden Ingredients To Watch For
Lower Blood Sugar With These Delicious Fall Super-Foods!
Ah, fall. The leaves are turning color, the air is cooling, and some seriously delicious foods are now in season. Let's review a few of these super-foods and how they can benefit blood sugar. And check out a few recipe ideas perfect for making the most of these fall flavors! While it’s true you can have cinnamon year-round, its scent is guaranteed to plunge you straight into … [Read more...] about Lower Blood Sugar With These Delicious Fall Super-Foods!
This ‘Health Food’ Can Contain As Much Sugar As A Soda!
A recent study found that most yogurts contain more sugar than you might imagine – and definitely more sugar than you need! Only 80 out of 900 yogurt brands in the study were classified as ‘low in sugar’ (meaning they contain less than five grams of sugar per 100 grams.) What about organic yogurts, surely they are the better choice? As it turns out, the organic yogurt brands … [Read more...] about This ‘Health Food’ Can Contain As Much Sugar As A Soda!