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Diet Sensor : The Tool For Nutrition Therapy In Diabetes

24/04/16

Although type 2 diabetes is preventable, its prevalence and incidence are rapidly increasing in the United States and worldwide. Currently, more than 5.4% of adults worldwide have a diagnosis of diabetes, and an estimated 300 million will have diabetes by 2025. With no cure available for diabetes, primary prevention through diet and exercise is important. […]

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The Role of Insulin in Weight Loss

04/04/23

Weight loss can be a challenging journey, but understanding the role of insulin in our bodies can help make the process easier. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It acts by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells to be used as energy or stored as fat. […]

Helps you Lose and Maintain Weight

28/04/17

“Many apps help you track your food intake but DietSensor makes tracking easy. After launching DietSensor on my iPhone, I scan the barcode from the food’s package with my iPhone’s camera and immediately see the nutritional data for the food I am about to eat. If the food’s barcode is not available, I can search […]

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3 Fat Burning Detox Waters For Weight Loss

12/01/18

Detox water is one of the most popular diet craze for weight loss to come around in a long time, and for great reasons. Not only can you drink detox water to lose weight, it tastes delicious and helps flush your body of toxins. Start every morning by drinking two large glasses of pure water to kickstart […]

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Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight?

05/09/16

Tens of millions of Americans are on diets each year. And virtually every one of them (about 95% according to most studies) is unable to lose weight and keep it off. This can be really demoralizing. And yo-yo dieting – repeatedly losing weight by dieting and subsequently regaining it – can actually be bad for […]

Weight Loss

Diabetes Self-Management : how to know the Glycemic Index?

27/11/15

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at several common meal-planning approaches for diabetes management. There are other approaches out there, too, including fat gram counting and the use of sample menus. And chances are, you might use your own approach or a hybrid of approaches. The point is that there is no one right […]

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Eating Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Reduce Diabetes Risk

12/04/17

A group of researchers from the Guangdong University of Technology led by Professor Allan Zhao have recently discovered that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of diabetes. The study was featured in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects children and young adults. The pancreas stops producing insulin […]

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Preparation and Recipe Ideas for a Ketogenic Diet for Epileptic Children

05/12/23

Adopting a ketogenic diet can be an effective therapeutic option for children with refractory epilepsy. This article combines practical tips for preparing your child for this diet and ideas for ketogenic meals to make this transition more enjoyable and less constraining. Preparation for the Ketogenic Diet Keto Recipe Ideas for Children Transitioning to a ketogenic […]

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Facts, figures and statistics about diabetes on World Health Day

19/09/16

World Health Organisation states 422 million people are affected by diabetes in a report for World Health Day. Read the full article at: www.ibtimes.co.uk Statistics An estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, a figure which has risen from 108 million in 1980. High blood sugar levels are linked to 3.7 million […]

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7 Surprising Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein

23/04/16

Protein is essential for living organisms. It gives us energy, helps our bodies recover, and keeps our tummies satisfied. Protein is composed of long-chain amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle. Your body produces 11 amino acids and the others—the 9 so-called essentials amino acid — you must consume from food. How would you […]

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Chocolate: when health meets pleasure!

15/05/18

Luscious and decadent, chocolate is a guilty pleasure that children and adults alike enjoy for it embodies pleasure, warmth and joy. Dark or white, powder or rectangles in neat rows of four – chocolate is much like wine. Everyone has their favourite type, individual taste and brand preferences, and ones they really dislike. But did you know that the […]

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