The common cucumber… turns out to not be so common when it comes to health benefits. From soothing the skin, to providing cardiovascular and antioxidant boosts, even reducing risk for certain cancers - this versatile vegetable has quite the résumé! Perhaps the most obvious benefit of cucumbers for diabetics is the way in which they contribute to lower blood sugar. This is … [Read more...] about ‘Cool As A Cucumber’ – Health Benefits Of This Refreshing Veggie
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Kombucha – The Health Benefits Behind This Unusual Name
The name Kombucha means ‘tea of life.’ In this case, the moniker is well-earned, even if its reputation in the U.S. is not quite as infamous as of yet. This slightly effervescent, tart tea is renowned as a powerful detoxifier, binding to toxins and helping to expel them from the body. How you ask? Through the acids and enzymes developed naturally through the process of … [Read more...] about Kombucha – The Health Benefits Behind This Unusual Name
Cook Meals At Home To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Feeling stressed or anxious after a long day? Research has found that coming home and preparing a meal can significantly lower that stress and anxiety! How you ask? Your mind becomes occupied with the task at hand – finding a recipe, collecting all of your ingredients from the fridge and pantry, compiling them one by one to create something delicious, then getting to sit … [Read more...] about Cook Meals At Home To Reduce Stress & Anxiety
Research Finds Coffee Fights High Blood Sugar
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
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