Chocolate: when health meets pleasure!
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 […]
From MyPyramid to MyPlate – Food Recommendations from Special Interests
In 1992, the USDA sought to convey to Americans what it meant to maintain a healthy diet using a colorful and easy to understand graphic – the food pyramid.  The food pyramid was utilized by schools, government programs (such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and various major media outlets to convey the elements of a healthy […]
The Real Deal About Fats and Nutrition
Going back about 20 years, it seemed that the hot buzzword that was on everyone’s lips at that time was ‘fat free’. Back then, fat-free foods were suddenly springing up from nowhere, and was found everywhere. That fat-free trend, in our opinion, was a result of and contributing factor to this collective idea that eating […]
Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet
How do you lower blood sugar naturally through diet?When you can focus on 2 things, great changes will occur – guaranteed! Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com For people with Type 2 Diabetes, counting carbs to limit them is not something natural. It needs time and efforts. DietSensor will help you by reading the carbs […]
Hummus and Avocado Sandwich
If you’re anything like the team at DietSensor, some days you just want a simple meal without too much effort.  And, if you or a loved one has diabetes, we know how difficult it is to find suitable recipes with a reasonable glycemic index. ? ? This quick, under ten minute breakfast or lunch has […]
7 Surprising Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein
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 […]
Nutrition Coalition suggests dietary guidelines made Americans fat
Members of the Nutrition Coalition said Americans followed the government dietary guidelines at the same time obesity burgeoned. One graph supplied by the Nutrition Coalition’s members showed when the government’s dietary recommendations became official in the late 1970s, the obesity epidemic of the American people began and accelerated. Other data showed the public has followed […]