Fiber serves many purposes for the body. It helps to regulate blood sugar, it prevents the absorption of cholesterol, and promotes gut health and regularity. All of these benefits are especially helpful for diabetics as it is crucial to control blood sugar, as well as, heart health. Without fiber, our digestive tract suffers, we develop high cholesterol that may lead to heart … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
For decades, fat was made out to be the enemy of health. However, science is now changing the way we view fat as a part of a healthy diet. Like protein, fat is an essential nutrient. The body needs fat in order to function properly. For example, fat is necessary for the absorption of several vitamins like A, K, and E. Fat is critical for energy production, as well as, keeping … [Read more...] about Research Proves Healthy Fats Cut Heart Disease Risk
Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?
Broccoli… everyone’s favorite vegetable, right? Who knew that when your parents forced you to eat it, they were doing you a favor! This cruciferous veggie has many healthy properties, one of which has been found to lower blood sugar directly. In recent lab research, the chemical sulforaphane has been shown to lower glucose levels. It does this by suppressing the enzymes in the … [Read more...] about Is Broccoli The New Secret Weapon For Fighting Diabetes?
Processed Foods Linked To Depression In New Study
An estimated 300 million people around the world suffer with depression. Most of them do not associate their symptoms with their diets. However, science is now linking diet and depression and is finding success in using diet to help treat depression and its symptoms. Several researchers from multiple institutions conducted a study topic at Deakin University in Victoria, … [Read more...] about Processed Foods Linked To Depression In New Study
Is The Protein In Your Diet Leading To Higher Blood Sugar?
Protein is essential to the body, down to the cellular level. Did you know that your nails and hair are made mostly of protein? The body uses protein to build and repair muscle tissue, cartilage, skin, even the blood. Protein is a "macronutrient." This means it is a substance that the body needs in large amounts. Unlike fat and carbohydrates, the human body does not “store” … [Read more...] about Is The Protein In Your Diet Leading To Higher Blood Sugar?