Friday, June 25th, 2010
Weight loss isn‘t the only reason for adopting a particular diet. Some people need to avoid certain ingredients; others simply desire greater well-being. Whatever your dietary goal, there‘s a path that will work for you.
The Low-Carb Diet
From Atkins to South Beach, the idea of cutting carbohydrate intake to promote weight loss has increased in popularity as time has gone on. But it has become more refined over the years, with less of a “hello, bacon!” mindset and more of one in which green vegetables—an often-forgotten component of the original Atkins diet—have become more prominent. (more…)
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010
For some people the constant tingling in their feet is the worst part. Others feel like their feet are being stabbed or burned, or that their extremities are simply lifeless. All these folks suffer from peripheral neuropathym, nerve damage that afflicts nearly 30% of people with diabetes aged 40 and older. And if the discomforting sensations are not enough, neuropathy can lead to falls, wounds that won’t heal, even amputations. (more…)
Tags: ALA, Alpha-lipoic acid, antioxidant, arterial walls, arthritis, blood sugar, CoQ10, Diabetes, free radicals, glucose, glycosylation, heart disease, insulin, LDL, low-density lipoprotein, nervous system, neurons, neuropathy, thinning skin, thioctic acid, vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Pungent aromas, bold tastes and festive colors; with spices, there is no shortage of flavors and they can also offer a plethora of health benefits, too. The good news is that your customers may not have to go farther than their own spice racks to find some of the healthiest options. Read further as we explore a smattering of spices, their medicinal properties and how they can improve the health of your customers.
A Spice a Day
Cinnamon has been used as a natural therapeutic for countless centuries. Today, it is a popular ingredient in dietary supplements because it is high in polyphenols, which may help lower glucose levels in those who have type-1 and type-2 diabetes (1). Cinnamon may also reduce one’s chances of developing heart disease, according to research, and may be suitable as an aid for ailments such as menstrual cramps and stomach ulcers. Furthermore, mounting research indicates that consuming cinnamon may lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels (2).
Garlic has much research backing for supporting heart health as well. To that end, Brigham Young University discovered that garlic might decrease total cholesterol and triglyceride levels by an average of 10% (2). But, garlic’s health offerings do not end there. It also is an excellent source of vitamin B6, manganese and other minerals thanks to its rich organosulfur compounds like allyl sulfides. Organosulfur compounds may account for some of garlic’s best-established benefits such as decreasing cholesterol synthesis in the liver, inhibiting platelet aggregation, stopping inflammation responses, stimulating glutathione synthesis (an important antioxidant) and more (3). (more…)
Tags: anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidants, appetite reducer, arthritis, blood sugar, body mass, capsaicinoids, cholesterol, cinnamon, colitis symptons, Crohn's disease, curcumin, fat-burning agent, flavonoids, garlic, ginger, health benefits, heart disease, hot red pepper, insulin reducer, lower glucose levels, menstrual cramps, oregano, rheumatoid arthritis, spices, stomach indigestion, stomach ulcers, thyme, triglyceride, turmeric, type-1 diabetes, type-2 diabetes, ulcers, vitamin B6, weight management
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