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Diabetes Can Kill If Unmanaged

18/04/17

Diabetes is an endocrine disorder that affects 29 million people in the United States. A recent study in PLoS ONE reported that these individuals are as high as four times more at risk to die as a result of the disorder. And, eight out of the 29 million cases of diabetes remain undiagnosed (according to the […]

Diabetes

Keto lifestyle and Proteins

10/01/23

Whether you’re on a keto diet or not, proteins are essential to maintain metabolic functions and the growth of your body’s tissues and organs. However, overeating proteins will lead to gluconeogenesis, a process which metabolizes unused or excess proteins into glucose. This can prevent you from reaching or maintaining ketosis. Your optimum protein requirements will […]

Keto

Intermittent fasting: how it works

30/01/23

How many hours should I fast? Generally, about 11 to 12 hours after the last meal, the glycogen stores start to be depleted and the body initiates lipolysis—the process that burns fat to produce energy. In fact, we all fast naturally for about 10 to 12 hours at night when we sleep. Intermittent fasting is […]

Intermittent Fasting

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. […]

Diabetes

Motivational Tips 7 And 8 : Ponder And Reach Out

18/02/19

Continuing our deep dive into the subject of all-important motivation, in this post, we’ll give you two more tips that will help you stay focused and reach your goal. Motivational tip #7: Think about your goal on a daily basis As we had already mentioned in a previous post, physically writing your goal down and […]

Fitness and motivation

How to Avoid Diabetic Complications

16/06/16

Long term diabetic complications are the result of one or more parts of your body becoming damaged as a result of diabetes. Long term complications need not be inevitable and research indicates that it is possible to minimise complications or avoid or prevent them altogether. Read the full article at: www.diabetes.co.uk Good news: The complications […]

Diabetes

NASH and Hydration: How Staying Hydrated Can Benefit Your Liver

31/03/23

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver, leading to inflammation and potential liver damage. While there are various ways to manage NASH, recent studies have shown that maintaining proper hydration can significantly benefit liver health. One study found that drinking enough water can help to flush out […]

NASH

Motivational Tips 5 And 6: Post It And Commit To It

17/01/19

In our continuing series of articles detailing how to maintain your motivation when reaching for your goal, we’ve already addressed the importance of focusing on a single goal, how to get inspired, how to get excited and how to ramp up your anticipation. In this article, we’ll give you two more motivational tips that will […]

Fitness and motivation

Tasty Treats Found To Effectively Boost Weight Loss Efforts

09/07/21

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, people who enjoy a varied diet typically have a lower BMI than those who are stuck eating a very dull and restricted range of foods. Making provision for the occasional treat in your diet has also been proven to be one of the best ways to boost […]

Weight Loss

NASH and Proteins: How Your Diet Affects Your Liver Health

31/03/23

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a type of fatty liver disease that can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver. While the exact cause of NASH is unknown, it is often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. There is no known cure for NASH, but lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise […]

NASH

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 […]

Healthy Eating

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