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The best way to a healthy diet? Eat 3 balanced meals, don’t cut any food group

19/04/16

Adding ‘exercise’ labels on packaging won’t solve the obesity problem. Instead, stick to a simple message: eat three balanced meals a day Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com The idea to label food packaging with the nutrients present in the food and the “activity equivalent” will help in the fight for a better lifestyle and […]

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Improve Your Mental Health Through Healthy Dieting

21/12/18

Most people think of dieting as a way to alter one’s physical appearance. However, studies in the field of psychiatry show that dieting can actually have an impact on a person’s psychology as well as their physiology. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits that proper dieting can have on your mental state, and take […]

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Part 1-How to Build Muscle By Calculating Your Daily Caloric Intake (Even On A Vegetarian Diet!)

13/12/18

Protein is an essential nutrient necessary for not only building muscle, but also for losing fat. Gaining muscle might be your objective, so in this multi-post series, we’ll tell step-by-step how to build muscle, starting with this article that will teach you how to calculate the number of calories you should consume in order to […]

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Spring: 3 foods you should be eating now!

05/04/18

Yay! Spring is finally here! Mother nature is slowly waking up from her long winter sleep and everything around blossoms into beauty. Spring is a particularly euphoric period as it brings a burst of colors, light and warmth after a seemingly endless winter. It’s the perfect time to start anew; improve our lifestyle and dietary […]

Beat Diabetes: 4 Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

15/09/16

Preventative medicine is rapidly becoming the focus of many doctors who would prefer to help their patients prevent rather than treat a disease like diabetes. Ninety percent of diabetes diagnoses are Type 2, which is the most common and preventable version of this disease. Twenty-nine million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Dr. Hall […]

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Nutrition and Lifestyle Modifications for Diabetes Patients

06/04/16

In a new study published in US Endocrinology, researchers examined the effectiveness of nutrition and lifestyle modifications in improving diabetes outcomes. One of their essential focuses was on the “ABCs” of diabetes management: A1c, blood pressure and cholesterol. Maintaining an A1c level of about 7%, keeping your blood pressure <140/90mmHg, and maintaining LDL at <100mg/dL (with […]

Looking to Lose Weight Fast?….Think Again

12/01/18

Choosing a quick fix diet to lose weight rapidly may be unsustainable and can lead to a long term unhealthy relationship with food. Sustained weight loss can come with managing a proper daily calorie deficit, safely increasing your physical activity, reconsidering your carb intake, and getting a good night’s sleep. Read the full article on […]

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4 Myths about Plant-Based Protein

27/06/16

As consumer demand for plant-based and vegan proteins continues to rise, we’ve set out to tackle 4 of the most popular plant-based protein myths head on! Plant-base proteins are here to stay! And rightfully so! While some of the more loyal whey protein enthusiasts have had their doubts (often citing myths like the 4 we’re […]

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Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

11/10/23

When it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes in children, accurate insulin dose calculation is essential to maintain steady blood glucose levels. According to the study Benefit of supplementary fat plus protein counting as compared with conventional carbohydrate counting for insulin bolus calculation in children with pump therapy, an innovative approach to insulin […]

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Is ghee dairy free and vegan?

09/12/22

Ghee is produced from grass-fed butter which is derived from milk of grass-fed cows. Hence, it’s neither dairy free, nor vegan. However, ghee is suitable for people suffering from lactose intolerance. Let’s find out how! Ghee is made by heating clarified butter until all moisture evaporates. Foam will float at the surface during the heating […]

Study Shows That There Are No Limits To The Benefits of Exercise

06/03/19

Previously, we discussed a recent study that measured the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The study yielded surprising results, namely that being sedentary had a greater risk of death than cardiovascular disease, smoking and diabetes. Researchers of the study believe that being unfit and sedentary should be treated as a disease, which needs a prescription. […]

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