Get Pumped Up to Lower Diabetes Risks
According to a recent study published in Diabetes Care, adding resistance training to the exercise regimens of patients with type 2 diabetes resulted in improved metabolic features, greater insulin sensitivity, and reduced abdominal fat. Many diabetics shy away from resistance training and only perform aerobic-type exercise, like walking or cycling. This study showed the importance ...
Is A Raw Foods Diet Healthy?
A diet trend in recent years has eliminated the need to know how to cook and has gained popularity for its simpleness: the raw food diet. Proponents of the raw food craze claim superior health, less allergies, clearer skin, more energy, and of course, weight loss. Those opposed to this trend point out possible issues ...
Should You Detox?
Detox diets have been the rage for years. Celebrities promote them, late-night television sells them, and I am sure you know someone that has tried one. These diets usually last from five to twenty-one days and involve eating little to no food and drinking various concoctions of fruit juices, syrups, peppers, and large ...
Eating a Rainbow
When planning a healthy diet, eating a rainbow of colorful foods is your best bet. A good rule-of-thumb when choosing healthy foods is to include those with the richest and deepest colors. Foods with intense colors tend to have higher levels of many nutrients and powerful antioxidants. Here are a few examples (remember ...
Is Greek yogurt better for me?
Greek yogurt is everywhere. What used to be a strange option in the dairy aisle is now a mainstream product everyone seems to be talking about. But is it healthier for you? How does it differ from regular yogurt? When considering low-fat and non-fat varieties, both Greek and regular yogurt can be very healthy components ...
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