When we think about a smoothie, we probably imagine a glass of health-boosting, natural blend that’s full of colorful fruits and vegetables. And that’s right; most smoothies are healthy, and many people use them to replace whole meals. However, sometimes they include unhealthy ingredients that can ruin the beneficial properties of the rest of the […]
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People with blood sugar swings know how difficult choosing what to eat can be. They don’t always know which food is good for them and which is not. So just to be safe, they need to make a healthy diet and a meal plan. Diabetes Meal Plan That is actually a guide on what kinds […]
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Chayote is a nutrient-dense squash providing 18% of the daily value (DV) for dietary fiber, 21% of the DV for vitamin C, and 14% of the DV for manganese, and only 38 calories per cup. However, how does it affect blood glucose and insulin? Is it good for people with diabetes? Effects of Chayote on […]
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Spirulina is a blue-green alga popular for its medicinal properties ever since the 1600s. It’s abundant in nutrients, including amino acids like gamma-linoleic acid, phycocyanins, chlorophyll, vitamins A, B1, B12, B3, B2, B6, and E, iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium. Thanks to its rich content, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, spirulina offers the following health […]
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Have you ever tried this exotic, deliciously tangy fruit native to Africa? It grows in warmer, drier areas of Mexico, Asia, and India. Tamarind has long been used in alternative medicine for treating sunstroke and sore throat. It could also have antibiotic and cholesterol-lowering effects, but more human studies are needed to prove these effects. […]
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Certain herbs (fruits and leaves) can help in the treatment of poor blood glucose control. There are plenty of studies that show that such herbs can cause a significant decrease in the blood glucose levels of both, rodents and humans. What’s even better is that they have practically no side effects! Here Are Some Suggestions […]
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In the case of having diabetes, it’s understandable why there might be some hesitation when it comes to reaching out towards the fruit bowl for a nice snack. Even though they are healthy, there is a large number of fruits that are rather high in natural sugars, which fall under the carb category, and thus […]
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If someone has diabetes, she/he knows how important our food choices are. Even though there’s no food we should stop using it completely, there are some things we should avoid more than others. Also, we may think we mustn’t eat something when in reality it’s ok to have it occasionally and in tiny amounts. Nevertheless, […]
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This is how we can regulate our meals accordingly, to help prevent diabetes from developing. Prediabetes, the stage before a person develops diabetes type 2, is one of the most common conditions in the US with one in every three adults developing it in about ten years. Here is how we can change those habits […]
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There is not only just one diet plan that will fit most people. But, the ideal option is the food that has fiber, is based on proteins from plants, and is low when it comes to the GI i.e. glycemic index. Wouldn’t be nice to have delicious and healthy snacks all the time? Well, now […]
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