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Take a moment to think about what you have been drinking in the past 24 hours or even the past week. Some popular choices may include iced tea, water, coffee, tea. soda, juice, or sports drinks. Many people don’t realize that what you drink can be just as important as what you eat, especially for…
It is well-known that being overweight, inactive, having poor dietary habits, and family history are risk factors for developing diabetes. What you may not know is there is another suspect emerging as a major contributor to that risk – Inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It is how the body reacts to…
Do you need more color in your diet? Plant based diets are filled with colorful vegetables, fruits, vibrant herbs and spices, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A plant-based diet is recommended to improve a variety of health conditions, such as the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The benefits of plant-based diets in diabetes management…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
This year during National Nutrition Month, we can all help to prevent unnecessary food waste. Here are some tips to get the most out of your food, as well as waste as little as possible: Be Mindful of Expiration Dates: Check food in your pantry and fridge for expiration dates. Before something expires, try and…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Dietary fiber has been shown to help manage and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Eating a high-fiber diet increases satiety, decreases body weight, and improves glucose insulin responses. Fiber is classified as either soluble or insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and lowers glucose levels and cholesterol, while insoluble fiber helps move food…
Living with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can present unique challenges. Both conditions are closely interconnected, as the presence of type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing NAFLD. However, with proper nutrition and lifestyle modifications, individuals with type 2 diabetes and NAFLD can effectively manage their conditions and improve…
Have you experienced stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, causing discomfort? This could be a sign of adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder”. Keeping your shoulder still for long periods of time increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. Overtime, this becomes painful, and you may need to seek medical assistance. Treatments may…
Have you ever been advised to avoid processed foods? What are processed foods and why should you avoid them? Let’s take a look. Processing refers to all the ways food can be prepared prior to buying it. This can range from a simple process such as cutting, roasting, or canning, to the more involved process…