Food is the fuel that keeps your body running. Food is also a social thing; it should be fun, delicious and joyful! Finding the balance between eating what you need and eating what you want is essential for keeping blood sugar under control. Start by taking a closer look at the opinions and feelings you attach to certain foods. For example, do you think of a doughnut as an … [Read more...] about A Healthy Relationship With Food Is Essential To Diabetes Management
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New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Science is now investigating whether gut health could also be a proponent of obesity. When gut bacteria break down food, chemicals are released into the body. Certain chemicals may prompt the production of fat cells, according to new research. In theory, if the gut was functioning well, with plenty of good bacteria present to digest food as completely and quickly as possible, … [Read more...] about New Research Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria And Obesity
Don’t Forget Your Fiber!
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?