Tag: diabetes
Coffee, Nuts and Citrus May Reduce Risk of Type II Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, over 25 million Americans are afflicted with type II diabetes with almost two million new cases are diagnosed...
Americans Consume 22 Teaspoons of Sugar Per Day: What are You...
It comes as little surprise that the average American consumes way too much sugar on a daily basis - an estimated 22 teaspoons per...
Goji Berries are the “Beauty Food” with Medicinal Properties
Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) have been used in traditional Chinese remedies since ancient times. They are native to Tibet, China, Mongolia and parts of...
Belly Fat vs. Butt Fat – And the Winner Is…
While excess body fat is not something you should make as your New Year's resolution, if you happen to have a little extra, some...
“Got Milk” Sweetened With Aspartame? Let’s Hope Not
It has been 4 years since 'Big Dairy" (International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)) introduced a petition to...
2035 Diabetes Numbers Predicted to be HUGE
According to the sixth edition of the Diabetes Atlas, released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) this November, 10 percent of the entire world...
1 Billion People Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D: Why it Matters
With the days becoming shorter and colder in many parts of the country, fewer people find time to get outside during peak hours to...
Why Taking a Drug for One Thing May Lead to New...
If you've ever spent even half an hour watching television, you've likely seen numerous commercials for new prescription drugs, listing countless side effects that...
This Indian Spice Could Battle Diabetes
A study published in the journal Diabetes Care has linked curcumin, a compound found in the Indian spice turmeric, to the prevention of type...
One More Reason to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
It is well-established that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is vital to a healthy diet, for a plethora of reasons. To add to...
