Diabetes is on the rise in Africa, but the rate of diabetes is still low compared to other continents. This post from Africa.com highlights 5 African superfoods that have been known to prevent and reverse diabetes. Did you know diabetes is on the rise in Africa? According to a report by the World Health Organization poor diet and lack of exercise are a major contributor. In ... Continue Reading
Maintain Your Blood Sugar Levels With These 7 Foods
Foods with the low glycemic index can help control the levels of sugar in the blood. Read this post from Viral Ventura to learn about seven of the healthiest foods for diabetics. Do you feel like your meals taste bland and boring after cutting down on sugar? It is important for diabetics to eat nutritious foods with a low GI or glycemic index, as the GI measures how quickly ... Continue Reading
Good Carbs Vs Bad Carbs – Know the Difference
One of the many problems with dieting is the speed with which popular diets rise into favor, only to be disproven soon after. You only need to recall the Atkins diet frenzy and subsequent swift downfall to appreciate the issues with fad dieting. One day protein is good, the next day it's not. One expert claims that fats are good, while some programs maintain that they are bad ... Continue Reading
The Worst Vegetables for Weight Loss
According to a study, some vegetables may actually be disrupting your weight loss efforts. Discover the main culprits in this post from SheFinds.com! All vegetables are equally healthy, right? WRONG! According to a recent study by Harvard University, not all veggies are good for you, and could actually make you gain weight. Vegetables are always a key staple to a healthy ... Continue Reading
Healthy Eating & Food Trends You Need in 2015
Healthy eating hit big time in 2014. Will the trend continue this year? At the same pace? In this post from The Telegraph, Leah Hyslop takes us past the possible food trends of 2015. We gaze into our crystal ball to work out what we'll be eating in 2015, from cauliflower to coconut sugar Sweet surprise: coconut sugar is said to be better for you than white Photo: ... Continue Reading