Recognizing and preventing hypoglycemia
Throughout the day, our body is normally very good at maintaining steady blood glucose levels – usually between 70 and 100 mg/dl. This is important as a steady supply of blood glucose is necessary for the brain and nervous system to function properly just as it is for a car needing gas to be able…
Read MoreSeeing Orange this winter
Oranges, tangerines, clementines – that’s a lot of orange to look for in the grocery store. Read my article on why you should stock up on these colorful fruits and have a ball enjoying them. We’ve heard of the term “seeing red” but during the months of December, January and February, this is prime-time for seeing…
Read MoreSay good-bye to belly fat once and for all
Having trouble getting rid of belly fat? It’s a common problem for many people but with some dietary and fitness changes, it can be reduced. Dr. David Samadi (www.samadimd.com) and I address this issue in an article we wrote together. Be consistent, believe in yourself and don’t expect changes overnight. You can do this….
Read MoreThree surprising ways a protein-packed breakfast promotes weight loss
Trying to lose weight? First rule – always eat breakfast. Second rule – make it a high-protein breakfast. Dr. David Samadi and I address this topic in an article we wrote together. For more health information go to www.samadimd.com What did you have for breakfast today? If you’re trying to lose extra pounds or prevent…
Read MoreLack of sleep’s effects childhood obesity
Do you know how many hours of sleep your child gets each night? A lack of sleep may affect your child’s weight. Read my article Dr. David Samadi and I wrote together on this topic. Learn more on various health topics at www.samadimd.com Do you know how many hours of sleep each night your child…
Read MoreSmart ideas for keeping fit over the holidays
This holiday season whether you’re hosting houseguests or you are the houseguest, your fitness routine does not have to suffer. Even though the average holiday weight gain is only about one pound, studies have shown that extra one pound tends to hang on adding to the annual weight gain many adults experience. “For the average…
Read More3 keys to building a strong immune system
Winter is approaching fast and that means sharing close quarters with people and their germs, putting our immune systems at risk. Your immune system is your body’s own personal department of defense, armed and ready to fight off any foreign substance wanting to cause you harm. But if it’s not fully functioning, you become…
Read MoreEight strategies to avoid weight gain during the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..but not necessarily if you’re watching your waistline. How do you get through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s without feeling as stuffed as the turkey? Gaining weight during the holiday season doesn’t have to be inevitable. But, it is important for you to know how to take control of your eating habits…
Read MoreIt’s good to be “full of beans!
Photo taken by Cheryl Mussatto We’ve all heard the saying “beans, beans the magical fruit…..” and we all know how the saying ends! Beans are not a fruit but actually a legume. Legumes refer to beans, peas and lentils and they are the seeds, pods, or other edible parts of a plant used as food. In this…
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes – 9 steps on how to stop it before it even starts
A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can be a life-altering experience. If diabetes runs in your family, it does not mean you will automatically develop it but you are at a greater risk because of your genes. However, you can take steps today to prevent ever getting a diagnosis of the seventh leading cause of…
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