There are seemingly endless descriptors starting to pop up on the labels of our favorite foods. Some supermarkets are even creating entirely new sections in their stores which are fully dedicated to some of these labels. Let’s first define each product label ‘mystery word,’ then find which ones really matter, and which ones do not. The first is of utmost importance to … [Read more...] about Food Labels De-Coded – Which Words Really Matter?
Diabetes Diet
How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
Did you know your brain plays a large role in controlling your diet? It’s true! Everyone has a certain weight and level of body fat that the brain deems “comfortable” in order to keep the body safe and protected from the surrounding environment. Ideal from a self-preservation standpoint, but this brain regulation can make weight loss difficult. If you deviate too far from this … [Read more...] about How Your Brain May Be Controlling Your Diet
Give These Diabetes-Fighting Foods A Place On Your Plate!
What if you could be confident that the foods you eat would lower your blood sugar instead of raising it? You can be... as long as you choose the right foods. Next to the fresh vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats, try putting some of these diabetes-fighting foods on your next plate! Apple Cider Vinegar There has been quite a bit of hype recently about apple cider … [Read more...] about Give These Diabetes-Fighting Foods A Place On Your Plate!
The Mediterranean Diet Improves Gut Health
You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet, and the incredible impact it can have on health. It started when scientists wanted to find out why death from cardiovascular diseases (the number one cause of death in the U.S.) is significantly lower in countries around the Mediterranean Sea. Their research findings credit the Mediterranean Diet due to its many benefits: reduced … [Read more...] about The Mediterranean Diet Improves Gut Health
Try This Simple Trick To Prevent Over-Eating
Believe it or not, a study conducted at the Cornell Food and Brand Lab found that spending time in a cluttered, chaotic kitchen can cause people to consume more calories. Who could’ve ever imagined? A clean kitchen could be a key strategy in the prevention of over-eating! In the Cornell study, researchers divided 98 female participants into two groups. Half of the participants … [Read more...] about Try This Simple Trick To Prevent Over-Eating