Do you take a daily aspirin to help lower your risk of a heart attack or a stroke? If you answered “yes” to this question, then you are like millions of other people with diabetes. Would you believe that the time you take your aspirin might affect how well it works? This might surprise you, but it is exactly the result found in a recent medical study. [...]
Could the popular sweetener aspartame be safe to eat after all? Aspartame, also known as Equal or NutraSweet, is a non-nutritive ,zero calorie sweetener Used in many sugar-free processed food and drink products. Over the years, aspartame has gotten bad press for claims that it causes health issues such asbrain tumors, memory loss, migraines, seizures, and depression, among other things. A recent review has found that several government agencies agree that aspartame does not pose any serious health risk and is safe to consume for all. [...]
Nuts have been in the headlines recently.Some nuts,like pistachios, cashews and peanuts, are full of protein and keep you feeling full longer than more starchy snacks like potato chips.But, with about 15 grams of fat per ounce, you might wonder how such a food could be good for you. Recent research has found that almonds, one of the healthier nuts, can decrease appetite without increasing body weight.This makes them a great choice for a daily snack! [...]
Are you one of the 39% of adults with type 2 diabetes who is physically active? If so, congratulations! If not, now is the time to get active! Starting a regular habit of aerobic exercise can be the first step you take in gaining better control of your blood glucose levels. [...]
Think of how many times a day you poke your finger to test your blood glucose. I’m sure that can sometimes be a bit of a pain. However, thanks to a man named Ronnie Priefer, you may be able to say goodbye to that needle in the coming years! [...]
Banana Blackberry and Vanilla Shake Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins Author: Celeste Jarabese Serves: 2 Ingredients 8 fl.oz. (237 ml) Glucerna Shake, Homemade Vanilla flavour 1 medium banana, sliced ½ cup blackberries, frozen ½ cup organic almond milk, unsweetened Instructions [...]
Keeping stress to a minimum is an important part of a health lifestyle. Stress–whether physical or emotional–has been shown in research to be a big risk factor for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. But between work, family, and social pressures, it can be hard to keep stress in [...]
Beef Masala Curry Author: Sultana Parvin Serves: 4 Ingredients 250 g (1/2 lb) lean beef, cut into small pieces 25 g (one small) onion, sliced 10 g (2-3 cloves) garlic, sliced 100 g (3 ½ oz) tomatoes, sliced ¼ tsp red chili powder ½ tsp coriander powder 2 g (2-3) bay leaves 5 g (approx. 1 [...]
Mixed Vegetables Grateen Author: Sultana Parvin Serves: 4 Ingredients 250 g cauliflower, cut to small pieces 150 g broccoli, cut to small pieces 100 g beans, cut to small pieces 100 g potatoes, boiled, cut to small pieces 100 g carrot, cut to small pieces 25 g onion, sliced 15 ml vegetable 5 [...]
Cabbage with Vinegar Author: Sultana Parvin Serves: 4 Ingredients 500g cabbage, julienne cut 1 egg yolk 10 ml vegetable oil ¼ cup vinegar ½ tsp salt Instructions Mix egg yolk, cheese, vinegar and salt with ¼ cup water in a small pan. Boil water in a large and deep sauce pan. Place the [...]
