Artificial Sweetener: Is It Really a Healthier Choice?
Artificial Sweetener: Is It Really a Healthier Choice?
It is common knowledge that excessive sugar consumption is unhealthy and has been known to cause anxiety, depression, fatigue and obesity. As a result, sugar substitutes have been enjoying popularity among the weight conscious as they are low in calories and still high on taste. However, are artificial sweeteners good for you?
To begin, we take a closer look at the two more popular substitutes, aspartame and sucralose.
Aspartame is a combination of two amino acids, aspartic acid and phenylalanine. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Therefore, although it shares the …
Bee Pollen and Diabetes – Points a Diabetic Should Consider Before Taking This Supplement
Bee Pollen and Diabetes – Points a Diabetic Should Consider Before Taking This Supplement
Experiments involving rabbits that were carried out at a University in Egypt during 2011 showed that bee pollen can increase fertility significantly, but what about bee pollen and diabetes? Can diabetics really benefit if they take bee pollen as a daily dietary supplement?
It certainly seems to be the case. Pollen collected from bee hives is one of the most complete foods in the world. It contains everything we need in terms of nutrition. In fact, if you were stranded on a deserted island somewhere, you …
Sugar, Cancer’s Sweet Treat
Sugar, Cancer’s Sweet Treat
Cancer loves sugar. It feeds on it. It desires it.
Well known our sweet-tooth cravings are bad for our teeth and waistlines but there is a sugary secret you may not know; sugar is cancer’s food of choice. So what does that mean to you?
Any excess sugar you consume is stored in your fat cells, more to the point: our ever-expanding waistlines have become smorgasbords for cancer.
While it seems obvious that cancer cells are different from healthy cells, the actual difference is interesting. The difference lies within the metabolic rate of the cancer cell. …
Diabetes Advice – 3 Tips For Curing Diabetes Easily
Diabetes Advice – 3 Tips For Curing Diabetes Easily
Diabetes is a disorder that affects the creation of insulin in the body. There as a need for the patient to undergo insulin shots and blood testing every now and then in order to keep track the levels of sugar in the patient’s body. Blood testing and insulin shot is done throughout the week. It is always considered difficult if you are a patient suffering in the disease such as diabetes but there are some possible ways available that can cure this disease.
There are two kinds of diabetes. Diabetes is …
Type 2 Diabetes – Four Tips to Help Avoid Diabetes Complications
Type 2 Diabetes – Four Tips to Help Avoid Diabetes Complications
Complications that spring from Type 2 diabetes are almost always traceable to excessive levels of sugar in the blood for many years. Complications can arise if you permit your blood sugar to rise and remain high for years. High blood sugar over a long period slowly weakens certain parts of your body, such as the eyes, kidneys, and skin. High blood sugar gradually damages the blood vessels and the nervous system, affecting parts of the body such as the feet, and even affects sexual function.
Avoiding diabetes complications is …
Tips For Using Insulin Pens For Diabetics
Tips For Using Insulin Pens For Diabetics
Insulin diabetic pens are a simpler way of delivering insulin to a diabetic than by injecting using a syringe. Although larger than a pen, it is far simpler to carry with you and now widely used across most countries. But what are they and how do they work?
Insulin diabetic pens include a cartridge for the insulin, a disposable needle and a method of controlling the dosage. With the exception of pre-filled pens that will need to be completely replaced, only the cartridge itself in other pens will need to be changed when …
Type 2 Diabetes – Protein Foods To Include In A Healthy Diabetic Diet
Type 2 Diabetes – Protein Foods To Include In A Healthy Diabetic Diet
How do Type 2 diabetics fill the protein corner of their plate? Chicken, fish, meat and meat substitutes such as beans, soy products and low-fat cheese are great sources of dietary protein when you have Type 2 diabetes. These protein sources have less total cholesterol and saturated fats compared to red meat. Red meat contains fat, which is a drawback because fat means calories or kilojoules. Not that you should eliminate fat from your diet… fat adds flavor, richness and texture to foods. But that doesn’t mean …
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally – No Medication Required
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally – No Medication Required
If you looking for how to lower cholesterol naturally, you probably have the same mindset that I have. It makes no sense to put chemicals in your body that are known to create problems with the liver and kidneys when a few simple changes in your diet will quickly bring down those high lipid levels.
You see, by increasing the amounts of high fiber, low cholesterol foods in your diet you will quickly begin to improve your cholesterol readings. These same foods will help you lose weight, have more energy and …
Diabetic Rash Signs To Observe To Help With Early Detection
Diabetic Rash Signs To Observe To Help With Early Detection
Did you know there are symptoms that may indicate you might have diabetes? One common indication that many individuals overlook are skin changes. Developing a rash that is darkened or raised on the skin is referred to as a diabetes rash. It is a warning sign and a doctor will give you a blood test to confirm his concerns.
Early diagnosis is important because it can lessen your risks of developing a full blown version of the disease. Although diabetes is often genetic, there are many preventative measures that you …