It seems there are endless instructions and rules once you've been diagnosed with diabetes. Here are the top 10 ways you can improve your blood sugar, and overall health, on a daily basis. Start the day off right Breakfast is and will always be the most important meal of the day. It’s especially important for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Breakfast is the perfect … [Read more...] about Top 10 Habits That Improve Health & Blood Sugar
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Say Cheese – Daily Dairy Can Help Protect Your Heart!
Say cheese! Science has linked consumption of the delicious dairy delight to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. In this analysis of 15 different research studies, individuals who regularly consumed cheese were nearly 20% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease, and 10% less likely to have a stroke, compared to those who did not consume cheese regularly. More than … [Read more...] about Say Cheese – Daily Dairy Can Help Protect Your Heart!
How Is Cold Weather Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Could a change in the weather make an impact on your blood sugar? Believe it or not, it can… and it does! Cold winter weather brings special considerations for blood sugar that we simply don’t have to worry about in the warm summer months. The first consideration is obvious – we don’t want to be outside as much when it’s cold! Not only is the cold air and snow uncomfortable … [Read more...] about How Is Cold Weather Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Research Links Drinking Coffee To A Longer Life
Drinking coffee can lengthen your life! Is that the best news you’ve heard today? New research has found that drinking coffee lowers risk of death and development of heart disease. In the study, the largest reduction in relative risk of death was for participants who consumed three cups of coffee per day compared with non-coffee drinkers. (Drinking more than three cups was not … [Read more...] about Research Links Drinking Coffee To A Longer Life
Science Proves – A Little Exercise Is Better Than None!
As we age, our risk for heart disease can increase. Physical activity, along with good nutrition, is crucial to reducing heart disease risk. New research found that senior adults who were moderately inactive had a 14% reduction in cardiovascular events compared to senior adults that were not physically active at all. Imagine… just a small amount of low-impact physical … [Read more...] about Science Proves – A Little Exercise Is Better Than None!