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When I thought about diabetes, I honestly used to think only about one problem food: sugar. Many people who have little experience with the disease think the same thing. My limited understanding was based on the assumption that diabetes is just about sugars. I’ve recently learned that diabetes isn’t just about avoiding sugary drinks and cupcakes, it’s much more complex than ... Continue Reading
Even when stuck with the sugar addiction gene, you may be able to modify its activity. This post from Further Food unveils 5 health hacks to stop your sugar addiction for good. We are all programmed to like sugar. New research shows some of us are genetically much more prone to sugar and food addiction than others. I have observed this in my patients, but now it is becoming ... Continue Reading
Are some foods better than others for you when you’re trying to shed pounds? This post from Fox News unveils 5 fat-burning foods that boost weight loss! While we’d all like to believe that losing weight is just a matter of eating fewer calories, sometimes it’s not that simple. When it comes to weight loss, eating the right kinds of foods can be just as important as simply ... Continue Reading
There has been some exciting research into the potential of cumin, and in particular black cumin, to help reduce blood sugar levels without the use of popular diabetes medications so commonly prescribed as the levels of diabetes increase throughout North America. While cumin traditionally was grown and used throughout the Middle East (native to Egypt), its popularity slowly ... Continue Reading
Preventive medicine is the best form of medicine. Nip heart disease early by tackling the root cause with a heart healthy diet and simple lifestyle changes. This post from mindbodygreen.com lays down seven simple food rules for a long and happy life.When it comes to heart disease, genetics contribute to some degree. But the truth is that many other factors are completely within ... Continue Reading
