diet
Tips, tricks, recipes, and hacks to make your diet a successful one.
The #1 Snack to Buy at Walmart for Better Blood Sugar, Recommended by a Dietitian
It's that time of the week again when you need to restock your pantry. As you take inventory of the items you already have, you may notice that your snack section could use a little revamp. And if you are among the 11% of U.S. adults with diabetes, or the 38% with prediabetes, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may take this opportunity to stock up on snacks that will help you control your blood sugar. But where can you find convenient snacks for all budgets to keep your blood sugar levels in check?
Kaly JohnesPublished 8 days ago in LongevityThe #1 Nutrient to Lower Blood Sugar Levels, According to a Diabetes Expert
Are your blood sugar levels on a roller-coaster ride? Diabetes experts say there's a critical nutrient that could help stabilize that wild journey, and it's probably not what you'd expect. Fiber is one of the most essential nutrients in the battle against blood sugar spikes. And with over 37 million Americans grappling with diabetes, per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, finding effective strategies to manage blood sugar spiking is critical.
Kaly JohnesPublished 8 days ago in LongevityThe #1 Fruit for Diabetes, Recommended by Dietitians
While all foods affect your blood sugar, those that contain carbohydrates are the ones that will impact it the most. The bloodstream carries usable energy (blood sugar) to all your body cells to be fueled. When you have diabetes, being strategic about what you eat, how much you eat and how often you eat can help your body to regulate blood sugar efficiently. And when choosing fruit with the least impact on your blood sugar levels, here’s what registered dietitians who are also certified diabetes educators recommend.
Kaly JohnesPublished 8 days ago in LongevityCan You Reverse Insulin Resistance? Here’s What a Diabetes Expert Says
One unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased awareness of healthy eating and lifestyle, per a 2021 study in Appetite. While this is undoubtedly a positive finding, metabolic health is one vital aspect of our well-being that continues to fly under the radar. Chiefly, insulin resistance—a silent disruptor that affects millions of people worldwide. Insulin resistance occurs when your cells don’t respond effectively to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and potential health issues, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and metabolic syndrome, per a 2020 review in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity.
Kaly JohnesPublished 8 days ago in Longevity- Top Story - April 2024
Exercise In Moderation
I try to exercise everyday, If I don’t my muscles can stiffen up. If you over due the exercise, muscle can cramp up. Moderation is my key.
Mariann CarrollPublished 8 days ago in Longevity IBS Awareness Month: How Guthealth.care is Paving the Way for IBS Sufferers Worldwide
April is recognized as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month, aiming to increase understanding of this complex and common condition. Up to 15% of the population is estimated to be affected by IBS, but it is often underdiagnosed. Regis Asseman, the founder and CEO of Guthealth.care, has struggled with IBS for most of his life, searching for effective long-term solutions. This lifelong quest led him to partner with licensed dieticians, psychologists and fitness experts to create a unique, holistic digital platform for IBS and gut health that currently helps IBS sufferers worldwide.
Tyler McKinseyPublished 9 days ago in LongevityWhy Diabetes Can Speed Up Cognitive Decline, and 5 Things You Can Do to Help
The next time you're at the mall, supermarket, sporting event or park, take a look around. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 10 (or about 11.3%) of the individuals you see have received a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. And a staggering 1 in almost 4 U.S. adults (38.0%) meet the criteria for prediabetes, the CDC adds.
Kaly JohnesPublished 9 days ago in LongevityCan Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? Here's What Experts Say
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is an umbrella term used to describe dysfunction in glucose metabolism, which causes hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). This can occur when the body makes little or no insulin, the body’s cells are resistant to the insulin it makes, or a combination of both. There are various types of diabetes, with different risk factors and causes. The American Diabetes Association Standards of Care breaks down the main types of diabetes:
Kaly JohnesPublished 9 days ago in LongevityBeware When Disease X Approaches! Scientists' Shocking Predictions Revealed
Disclosure: AI technology assisted in the flow and research for this article. The article was created by a human (me) and also improved greatly with Grammarly. This article is intended for us to gain a broader understading of disease X, which is currently unknown, yet it's important to remain vigilant and read the literature so we can be well informed. Please do keep up your healthy habits, as well as hygine too. Covid may be over but who knows what the future holds.
Alternatives to sugar
In industrialized countries, daily sugar consumption is very high. It is close to 100g of sugar per day per inhabitant, whereas it should not exceed 50g as part of a balanced diet, i.e. when the recommended daily calorie intake is between 1800 and 2600 calories (variable according to sex, weight, height, activity, etc.).
Pape Mouhamet SenePublished 9 days ago in LongevityThe #1 Drink To Help Reduce Diabetes Risk, According to New Research
It’s well-documented that eating whole, nutritious foods like vegetables, nuts and oats is known to help to prevent diabetes. And it might even surprise you to learn that increasing your fruit intake could also be beneficial in the same way. But new research suggests that you should also be reaching for the tea kettle! According to a study published on October 3rd in Diabetologia, drinking a cup of dark tea daily helps control blood sugar and may help reduce your risk for developing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Kaly JohnesPublished 9 days ago in LongevityCan The Order in Which You Eat Your Food Help Prevent Diabetes? New Study Suggests Yes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 96 million U.S. adults—that’s over 1 in 3—have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to meet the criteria for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Kaly JohnesPublished 9 days ago in Longevity