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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
Instead of reaching for refined carbs, snack on healthy yet filling foods. This post from MyDomaine profiles 5 foods that address your nutrient needs as well as hunger pains. Sometimes, a pristinely healthy diet can leave something to be desired in terms of satisfaction; even an entrée-size salad topped with all the superfood add-ons can leave you feeling less than full. But ... Continue Reading
10% of the people in this Italian village enjoy longevity in their lives! Their secret? Rosemary, diet and lots of sex. This post from Big Think unlocks some of the keys to healthy aging. Acciaroli is a quaint little town in south-west Italy. Tucked into the Cilento coast 85 miles south of Naples, its winding cobblestone roads, small stone houses, and friendly locals could ... Continue Reading
With seven so-called health foods turning out to be not-really-healthy, check out if you’re as virtuous a snacker as you consider yourself to be. This article from The Huffington Post puts together a list of seven snacks that are supposed to be healthy but aren’t, along with their healthier alternatives. Turns out, lots of so-called health foods are hiding way more bad-for-you ... Continue Reading
Strong links between gut health and diet were discovered after researchers spent ten days on a junk food only diet. This post from Telegraph reports the findings of the experiment in which the subject lived on McDonald's meals for ten days straight. Eating junk food kills stomach bacteria which protect against obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel ... Continue Reading
