Turmeric might be the most powerful nutritional supplement ever, with its incredible benefits for our body and brain. Thanks to its active compound – curcumin, it provides strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which help prevent and relieve many conditions. Besides improving our health in many ways and reducing our risk of many diseases, turmeric is […]
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Rose apples have nothing to do with apples or roses. They are a fruit that grows in sub-tropic climates in Southeast Asia. But, it can easily be found in the wild since it grows in many regions. That is why people consider rose apples to be quite an invasive species. This particular fruit looks like […]
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When was the last time you ate onions? There are many reasons why you should eat these flavorful bulbs more often than you think. They are a great source of flavonoids, vitamin C, phytochemicals, sulphuric compounds, manganese, chromium, and vitamin B6. Plus, they are low in calories and free of fat or cholesterol. This vegetable […]
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Agave became immensely popular around 2010. Everyone said that agave is the perfect natural sweetener and a great sugar alternative. But, some studies might have something more to say about this sugar. As a result, we decided to delve deeper into the positive and negative effects of agave nectar. And whether it is good or […]
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There are numerous studies that suggest that coconut possesses a wide range of healing properties. But, even though coconut is one of the world’s superfoods, do we know if it’s good for diabetes management? The question of many people is should they consume coconut products if they have high blood sugar, or should they avoid […]
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So far, we have gone through superfoods from the starch group, including beans, grains, and starchy veggies that are good for people with diabetes. This week, we’ll focus on superfruits. There are many fruits that have excellent nutritious content, providing fantastic health benefits. However, few fruits stand out from the rest. Here are four of […]
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The fruit of the mango tree, also called mango is actually the most popular fruit in the world. Mangos are abundant in vitamin C and vitamin A. As a matter of fact, 1 single mango provides around 1/3 of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin A. And almost 100 percent of RDA when it […]
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The Loquat tree, i.e., Eriobotrya japonica has leaves that are rich in nutrients and which come with different medicinal properties. The loquat leaves have origin in the southeastern part of China and maybe southern Japan. However, some people think that this tree was actually brought to Japan by Chinese travelers. The fruit of the Loquat […]
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Our blood sugar levels can be controlled through many things. Some of them are food selection and preparation, the timing of food consumption, portion size, and making adjustments to activity. A recent study claims that whole fruits aid in lowering one’s diabetes symptoms. Yet, most people with this condition have a tendency to avoid fruits, […]
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Ginger is one of the healthiest plants and most popular spices on the Planet. It contains more than 115 different chemical components which provide powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A lot of its health benefits have been scientifically proven, including: Treating nausea, especially morning sickness Reducing muscle pain and soreness Relieving osteoarthritis symptoms Reducing blood […]
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