Protein’s Affect On Blood Glucose
Much the same as fiber, eating quality protein with your snacks and meals can have a positive affect on your blood sugar levels. By combining protein and carbohydrates you will slow the digestions of the carbohydrates in your body. This slowing down will prevent your blood sugar from spiking as the result of too many carbohydrates in your system.
This does not mean that you should eat more protein than is recommended in one meal. Doing so can lead to other problems down the road. But if you are a diabetic, skipping protein in your diet is not a good idea. For diabetics who are vegetarians or that don’t eat a lot of any protein it is important to find a source that can be consumed on a regular basis.
Essential Fatty Acids
Mentioned the words oils or fats in the context of food and health-conscious people tend to shy away as fast as possible. What they do not realize is that there are actually good fats as well as bad fats. Trying to completely avoid the intake of any oils and fats is not a smart thing to do, plus it would generally be a damaging affect to your overall well-being if you are trying to be healthy.
Fish Oil Facts
Be Healthy And Enjoy Life Now More Than Ever
Most of us understand what is needed to get into good physical condition in order to be healthy. However, most lack the will to do what it takes to get to that point. We should be aware of the positive things that can come from managing our well-being. If you begin slowly developing smart habits into your daily routines, it can result in a healthier you.
When you embark on some of these healthy alternatives, you will see encouraging results very soon. Your view on life will be more positive and your physical wellness will be under control. With our suggestions, you should be able to put your progress into action.
Gut check: Digestive health tips from nutrition expert Keri Glassman
A new survey from The Dannon Company, conducted by StrategyOne, reveals that Americans are making health-conscious decisions about the foods they eat, with six in 10 saying they have made food purchases driven by health concerns. In particular, 43 percent say they have purchased a food to help their digestive system. “While this finding reveals a positive step for many Americans, it also means that more than half of us aren’t paying close enough attention to our digestive health”, said Dr. Miguel Freitas, Director of Health Affairs for Dannon.
The Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes
To an outsider, the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes may be confusing. They are both similar disease that require insulin in order to manage the diabetes and have a properly functioning body. But where it gets confusing is the reason why the two different types of diabetics need the insulin and which one has different treatment options.
Vegetarian Diet Lowers Diabetes Risk Among African-Americans
A interesting Fact:
In the study, led by Serena Tonstad, African-American participants who followed a vegetarian diet and exercised at least three times a week significantly reduced the risk of diabetes. Vegan African-Americans had a 70% reduced risk of diabetes, while lacto-ovo African-American vegetarians, had a 53% reduced risk of diabetes. In addition, African-American participants who exercised three or more times a week had 35% less chance of diabetes. The findings used prospective data of 7,172 black Seventh-Day Adventists participating in Adventist Health Study-2.
Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, Oct. 2011
Starting The Raw Food Experience
Whether you are thinking about going entirely raw or you just want to consume additional fresh fruits and veggies, taking your first steps down the raw path is usually a challenging, life altering experience. Naturally, you do not have to walk on unknown territory. The raw community is vibrant and open, and you will find a lot of resources to choose from, that can offer a lot of very helpful tips, meal plans and techniques for all newbies.
One lesson you should take away from ‘Contagion’
(ARA) – If you’ve seen the movie or trailer for “Contagion,” or you’re thinking ahead to the winter germ season, chances are you may be placing a little more priority on hand hygiene and wellness these days. While it’s not always good to take life lessons away from what you see on the big screen, health experts agree that hand hygiene is one of the best steps you can take to prevent yourself from getting sick.