Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control

Changing your lifestyle could be a big step toward diabetes prevention — and it’s never too late to start. Consider these tips. When it comes to type 2 diabetes — the most common type of diabetes — prevention is a big deal. It’s especially important to make diabetes prevention a priority if you’re at increased … Continue reading Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control →

Preventing Heart Disease

If you have diabetes, heart disease can be a serious concern. In fact, cardiovascular disease leading to heart attack or stroke is by far the leading cause of death in both men and women with diabetes, says Dr. Ganda, a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Clinical Nutrition, a Senior Physician in … Continue reading Preventing Heart Disease →

10 Healthy Drinking Tips

1. Avoid sugary mixers. Things like margarita mix, juice with high fructose corn syrup, and red bull are just as hard for your body to process as the alcohol itself. Try mixing your booze with water and fresh fruit juice (no sugar added). 2. The clearer the better. Vodka, gin, and light beer are much … Continue reading 10 Healthy Drinking Tips →

Food labels

Nutrition labels can help you choose between products and keep a check on the amount of foods you’re eating that are high in fat, salt and added sugars. Most pre-packed foods have a nutrition label on the back or side of the packaging. These labels include information on energy in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), … Continue reading Food labels →

Cycling – health benefits

To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Cycling … Continue reading Cycling – health benefits →

Sweat It Out! 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Sweating That Actually Don’t Stink

Sweating can be embarrassing if you’re at school, work, or spending a night out on the town. Sweat marks and the stench could leave you in a pit of embarrassment but could also be beneficial to your health. The almost 1 liter of sweat our bodies produce per day can strengthen our immune system and … Continue reading Sweat It Out! 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Sweating That Actually Don’t Stink →

Coconut Health Benefits, Life Saving and Antioxidant Properties

Coconuts are one of the wonder foods on earth that amply provides for all human needs and have multiple health benefits… They can even save your life! Few people (even fewer doctors) understand how important the coconut is to stabilizing blood sugar;  lowering cholesterol; healing; hydration; and even replacing blood plasma in an emergency. Referred … Continue reading Coconut Health Benefits, Life Saving and Antioxidant Properties →

10 Healthy Things to Remember Before and After You Eat Dinner

It is important to maintain a good lifestyle in order to keep your body fit and healthy. Just as breakfast is an important daily meal, dinner is key as well. Dinner provides the body with essential nutrients it needs to function while you are asleep. A healthy, light dinner also helps you enjoy sound and … Continue reading 10 Healthy Things to Remember Before and After You Eat Dinner →

Soft Drinks and Disease

Soft drinks are the beverage of choice for millions of Americans, but sugary drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. • People who consume sugary drinks regularly—1 to 2 cans a day or more—have a 26% greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who rarely have … Continue reading Soft Drinks and Disease →

Are Pickles Healthy to Eat?

Though pickles often star in supporting roles next to deli sandwiches and ballpark hot dogs, they shouldn’t be relegated to the land of condiments. Pickles stand out as flavorful, low-calorie vegetables and are high in vitamin K. Unfortunately, pickles are also high in sodium, which can contribute to high blood pressure. But, don’t skip the … Continue reading Are Pickles Healthy to Eat? →