Summer is here! That means it’s time for a good ole’ backyard barbecue. Gather friends and family, and get the grill ready! Before we get-to-grilling however, there are a few considerations to be made to ensure we aren’t compromising health or blood sugar. Firstly, which type of food do you envision when you hear the word “grill?” I’ll wager I’m right when I say… meat! For … [Read more...] about Healthy Grilling Made Simple For Summer
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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!
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
New Research Proves: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Diabetes Risk
As traditional sugar gets more and more bad press from health researchers, people are turning to artificial sweeteners. In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. Through endless advertising, the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry has sold the goal of the … [Read more...] about New Research Proves: Artificial Sweeteners Increase Diabetes Risk
New Research Finds Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Diabetes Risk
We know that there are many factors which can affect blood sugar control – nutrition, exercise, other health conditions, etc. Well, how about vitamin D? Yes, it’s true! A new collaborative study released by the University of California (UC), San Diego School of Medicine, and Seoul National University in Korea, found that higher levels of vitamin D in the blood were linked to … [Read more...] about New Research Finds Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Diabetes Risk