Tag: sugar

As a dietitian, I get a lot of questions about blood sugar; especially about what’s normal, and how to lower it. First, it helps to know what blood sugar is and why it’s not good to have it be elevated. Blood sugar is a measure of glucose (“sugar”) in our blood. A bit about glucose:

I had been heavy for most of my life. All through middle, high school, and college, I just ate whatever I wanted and rarely, if ever, exercised. When I was at my heaviest weight (275 pounds), I felt sluggish and lazy at points. Part of me always justified it, because I was happy and upbeat.

We all have our beauty-product pet peeves. OK, I have, like, a dozen. Among them are brands that claim their products are chemical-free (literally impossible), waterproof mascara that is somehow less waterproof than non-waterproof mascara (I'm not naming names here, but I could), and body scrubs that are basically just tubs of oil with a

Arthritis means joint inflammation and the term is used to describe around 200 conditions that affect joints, the tissues that surround the joint and other connective tissue. The condition is more common among adults aged 65 years or older, however, it can affect people of all ages. Certain foods can cause inflammation in the fat

Sleep loss can be chalked up to many causes but a common charge is the stresses and strains of modern-day living. While this may hold some kernel of truth, it is an unhelpful way to approach it as you cannot change the status quo. A more manageable approach is to focus on your daily rituals

Survey results of a national sample of elderly people with type 2 diabetes suggest that many long-time patients downplay medical and social factors that underpin professional recommendations for fewer medications and less aggressive treatment of high blood sugar. The survey study, conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, concludes that many older adults with diabetes, when

Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients with acute ischemic stroke and is associated with worse outcomes compared to normal blood sugar levels. Animal studies also pointed to an effect of high blood sugar in worsening stroke injury. Stroke experts have debated whether intensive glucose management after acute ischemic stroke leads to

The material cause of Obesity and Diabetes discovered Too much sugar and fat are unhealthy, fat and many diseases are connected, it should actually be aware of. But the question of why this is so, one inevitably comes across the question mark. What are the mechanisms in the body that we grow when we feed

Lack of sleep can cause a sweet tooth: Scientists discover insomnia can make you crave sugar Insomnia may activate a brain region that ‘turns on’ when we eat sweet food Poor sleep might make us ‘stress eat’ due to the release of cortisol Study found no difference in how sleep affects cravings between the sexes 

A healthy diet has a positive influence on the blood pressure and blood fat values More and more people in Germany are diagnosed with Diabetes. After diagnosis, Sufferers are often treated quickly medically. However, in many cases, the disease without medication. Important here is, above all, a healthy diet is. Diabetes without medication According to

It’s not just beer that’s bad for you! Consuming too much TEA and JUICE ‘raises your risk of kidney disease by putting stress on the organ’ People who drink mainly fizzy or fruit drinks have up to a 61 per cent higher risk   Soda on it’s own is associated with a nine per cent higher

‘Sugar is #notguilty’: Cabinet Minister Liz Truss hits back against plans for a ‘pudding tax’ saying it would increase the cost of living for poorer families and people should be free to eat what they like Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary of the Treasury, does not support the levy idea  She tweeted an article that

From 2019, the food industry is to reduce the worst fattening foods and health risks in their products. So it decided food Minister, Klöckner, and the major industry associations. A lot of fear to the good taste, if salt, fat or sugar are missing. And the food chemist must think of something. Our food should

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is getting serious about added sugars. Acting on the health recommendation that calories from added sugars shouldn’t exceed 10 percent of your daily total calories, new nutrition labels will break down a food’s sugar content so you can read how much added sugar it contains. The line for “sugars”

Like literally everyone else, I dealt with acne as a teenager. And 13-year-old me assumed the red pimples and whiteheads on my face were just a part of growing up—and that they’d go away when I got older. Fast forward to age 25, and my acne was worse than ever. I had painful pustules that

One way to control blood sugar is to eat a healthful diet. Generally, foods and drinks that the body absorbs slowly are best because they do not cause spikes and dips in blood sugar. The glycemic index (GI) measures the effects of specific foods on blood sugar levels. People looking to control their levels should

When I was in my teens, ballet was my everything. I left school at 14 to pursue my dream of being a professional dancer. When I was on stage, it all just felt right. But when the curtain fell, or the rehearsal ended, the pressures of looking the part took over. I didn’t eat very

Scientists discover a way to reduce sugar content in cakes by 40% Sweet solution! Scientists discover a way to reduce sugar content in cakes by 40% – without affecting the taste as confectioners plan to alter recipes Experts at Israeli food technology firm DouxMatok were behind the discovery Confectioners have hinted they will alter recipes

An increasingly faster pace of life is what defines the modern human of today. Our need for convenience means we’re often eating on the go, at our desks or in front of bright screens. We are jumping on public transport or driving everywhere because we want to get to places quicker. Constant exposure and promotion

You’ve heard of people cutting out sugar to make their skin look better. And you may have even heard the term “gluten face” used to describe puffy, inflamed, or red skin. But can certain foods actually make your complexion worse? It’s the subject of a lot of debate in the scientific and wellness community. So, we sat down