The diet industry hauls in billions of dollars in profits each year. In the quest for perfection, many of us turn to calorie-counting in order to lose weight. This has made zero-calorie sweeteners explode in popularity. Nearly half of American adults consume artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Not because of their taste, but for their lack of calories. However, research is … [Read more...] about Artificial Sweeteners Do Not Contribute To Weight Loss
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Skipping Breakfast Makes It Difficult To Manage Diabetes
Breakfast, anyone? The answer should be yes! Starting the day off right is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, especially for diabetics. German researchers recently reviewed a collection of study data on the impacts of breakfast on the body. Their findings were clear – skipping breakfast raises risk of developing type II diabetes! Yes, even if it’s only … [Read more...] about Skipping Breakfast Makes It Difficult To Manage Diabetes
Too Busy To Sleep? It’s Affecting Your Health & Happiness
Everyone loves a great night’s sleep! Getting enough shut-eye allows the body and mind to heal and recover. Quality sleep is truly essential, but not as common as you may think. Today’s hectic lifestyles are less restful than ever. Long hours at work, 24/7 access to technology, and skyrocketing stress and anxiety levels all contribute to difficulty sleeping. Upwards of 35% of … [Read more...] about Too Busy To Sleep? It’s Affecting Your Health & Happiness
Can’t Eat One More Boring Salad? Mix Things Up!
Ah, the salad. Perhaps the single food most associated with ‘eating healthy’ or ‘being on a diet.’ (Also known by many enthusiastic carnivores as an instrument of culinary torture.) While it’s true that salads can be healthful, there is absolutely no reason they have to be boring and tasteless. Salads can be exciting and delicious! Most salads start with a sad, bland base of … [Read more...] about Can’t Eat One More Boring Salad? Mix Things Up!
Trick Yourself Into Making Healthier Food Choices
As mindful diabetics, we are always searching for ways to improve our blood sugar and overall health. The most obvious way to do that is to make healthier food choices. But that ‘simple’ ideal involves more than you may think. Fast food and processed foods are everywhere… literally! They are widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, these foods often contain far … [Read more...] about Trick Yourself Into Making Healthier Food Choices