As if diabetics don’t already have enough to consider when managing blood sugar, let’s add one more thing that perhaps you’ve never considered… dental health! That’s right, research confirms dental hygiene plays a major role in diabetes management. A recent study from the Dental Hospital of the University of Barcelona found that Type II diabetics who maintained good oral … [Read more...] about Is Your Dental Health Compromising Your Blood Sugar?
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Feeling Down? These Foods & Recipes Can Boost Your Mood!
Does eating make you happy? For most of us, the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Most of the time, the level of happiness we derive from our meal depends on what we are eating. Believe it or not, there are foods out there that not only fuel the body, but have the ability to boost mood, as well! Do you consider vegetables to be “happy foods?” Admit it, you’d probably rather have … [Read more...] about Feeling Down? These Foods & Recipes Can Boost Your Mood!
Harmful Effects Of Crash Diets On Your Body & Blood Sugar
The “hard-boiled egg diet”, the “cabbage soup diet”, the “water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper diet”… any of these sound familiar? These are known as “crash” or fad diets. Basically, you severely restrict your calorie intake and deprive yourself of nutrition in order to lose weight rapidly. While you may see the scale go down in the short term (sorry folks, it’s mainly … [Read more...] about Harmful Effects Of Crash Diets On Your Body & Blood Sugar
Could This Diet Protect Your Brain From Dementia?
The connection between high blood sugar and Alzheimer’s dementia is so strong, that some researchers have now begun to refer to Alzheimer’s as “Type III diabetes.” If diabetes is not well controlled, excess sugar remains in the blood stream. However, this extra sugar does not just affect the blood; internal organs, including the brain, all feel the strain of uncontrolled blood … [Read more...] about Could This Diet Protect Your Brain From Dementia?
Surprise! These 10 Things Help People Stay Thin
Do you think it’s the fitness membership, the XYZ diet, or maybe just good genes? How do some people seem to stay thin with nearly no effort? Here are a few surprising factors than can help people stay slim! Living Near A Gym A recent study found that people living within a half mile or so of a gym, swimming pool or playing fields weighed less and had smaller waists than … [Read more...] about Surprise! These 10 Things Help People Stay Thin