Diets in Review
The food exchange lists were developed in the 1950s by the American Dietetic Association, American Diabetes Association, and the U.S. Public Health Service in attempt to simplify the strict and complicated diabetic diet. The idea behind the exchange lists was … Continue reading
The popular meal delivery diet program NutriSystem has introduced another program to its family of products; NutriSystem D will cater exclusively to the needs of diabetics. While NutriSystem has previously provided diabetic-friendly meals under its other programs, like the “for … Continue reading
If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you might be increasing your risk of… diabetes? Researchers have found that people who get less than six hours of sleep each night are more likely to develop a condition that precedes diabetes than … Continue reading
This morning on the Today Show, they discussed eight signs women should not ignore and the causes of them. I found this very informative and helpful information for us all. Below are the five signs and symptoms that women should not ignore … Continue reading
Need some inspiration to drop some weight? Look no further than Angela Patton, a 35-year-old woman from Indianapolis who lost 156 pounds through the traditional and trusted way of diet and exercise. Celebrated by registered dietitian Joy Bauer, her Joy Fit … Continue reading
Usually, experts advise you to get at least 3-4 workout sessions in a week, probably for an hour a pop. But there’s more research supporting the idea that short bursts of intense exercise can also be beneficial, specifically in warding … Continue reading
The Glycemic index was developed as a means of ranking carbohydrates (or carb-containing foods) based on their effect on blood sugar level. Foods with a high glycemic index value tend to raise blood sugar levels faster and higher compared to … Continue reading
What is Diabetes? Simply put, when you eat food your body begins the digestion process and breaks down the sugar (or carbs) into glucose. The glucose is then absorbed into the blood stream where it waits to enter the cells, … Continue reading
Conservatives like to tout that they trim government fat. Well, Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee took it to heart, and looked in the mirror. While he may have lost the race in the Republican presidential primaries, he was an even bigger … Continue reading
Monte Ladner, M.D. is board certified in anesthesiology and chronic pain management. He is a self-described “lifelong fitness freak” and enjoys talking and writing about the benefits of a healthy diet and regular exercise. To this end Dr. Ladner created … Continue reading
Let’s start this off with a warning: What you are about to read is in no way an endorsement of neglecting your weight management. Studies have found that about a third of obese people aren’t necessarily at a high risk … Continue reading