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Type 2 diabetes is your body’s way of telling you that your pancreas isn’t functioning properly because your blood sugar levels are consistently too high. Blood sugar, the main sugar found in blood, is absorbed in the blood through the food we eat. The pancreas releases a hormone in response to this blood sugar, which regulates the absorption, storage and […]
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Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce or use enough insulin – a hormone that absorbs glucose into cells to be used up as energy. Hyperglycemia (the medical term for high blood sugar levels) can damage blood vessels, increasing the risk of a stroke. Gudrun Jonsson, dietary advisor to Nibble Protein – creators of low-GI snacks – and […]
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Type 2 diabetes occurs when your pancreas struggles to produce enough insulin to maintain the body’s blood sugar balance. This means that blood sugar levels can rise uncontrollably, a mechanism that may lead to serious complications such as heart disease, if left untreated. To compensate for your pancreas’ poor insulin production, you must turn to your lifestyle to regulate blood […]
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This week people all over the world are setting themselves up for failure. They will make promises to themselves – and others – that history shows most won’t be able to keep. Yes, it's the humble New Year's resolution. More than just buying a gym membership, people need to have a “meaningful goal” behind resolutions to help make them stick.Credit:Stocksy […]
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Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body can’t control the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. The body doesn’t respond to insulin properly and may not product enough, causing a person’s blood glucose level to become too high. READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Best meal for breakfast to lower blood sugar If blood glucose isn’t controlled […]
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Life longevity may seem beyond one’s control, but many healthy habits may lead a person to reaching a ripe, old age. These include drinking coffee or tea, exercising, getting enough sleep and limiting alcohol intake. Taken together, these habits can boost a person’s health and put them on the path to a long life. There is another healthy habit one […]
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Vitamin B12 plays a key role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA so lacking the vitamin can disrupt these vital bodily processes. If left untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause permanent damage so it is important to spot the warning signs and see the appropriate treatment. READ MORE Vitamin B12 symptoms: Five […]
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Stomach bloating is a feeling of the stomach feeling stretched, puffy and uncomfortable. It’s a common occurrence for most particularly after an indulgent evening of alcohol and unhealthy foods. Sometimes, however, bloating could be a sign of an underlying cause and an intolerance. READ MORE Stomach bloating: How to tell when it is serious Gluten intolerance is a fairly common […]
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The secret to long life expectancy is to follow a healthy lifestyle – regularly exercising, limiting alcohol intake, not smoking and eating a healthy balanced diet. When it comes to eating a healthy diet, the NHS recommends eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, basing meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, […]
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While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss. A new study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily than what is recommended may benefit only a few—those who are actively losing weight by cutting calories […]
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