Gestational diabetes means your blood sugar is too high while you are pregnant, and usually goes away after you give birth (WebMD, 2023). However, it can affect your baby’s health, and increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life (WebMD, 2023). Symptoms include, increased thirst, urination and appetite. It is recommended a change in dietContinue reading “Gestational Diabetes”
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American Diabetes Alert Day
The fourth Tuesday in March is Diabetes Alert day. The goal of the American Diabetic Association (ADA) is to educate the public, advocate for research and publish the findings (ADA, 2022). The website offers information on conditions, diet and nutrition. Diabetes (formerly known as diabetes mellitus) is a condition in which the body is notContinue reading “American Diabetes Alert Day”
Healthy Snacks….
A recent study funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities reported that children and adolescents in the US are consuming more processed food. It is not surprising that the childhood obesity rate has been steadily rising among US youths during the past two (2) decades as a result of excessive calorieContinue reading “Healthy Snacks….”
Taming Your Sweet Tooth
Taming Your Sweet Tooth
Managing Diabetes
Managing Diabetes, is essential and you should watch your diet and increase your physical activity to remain healthy.
Stressful Eating
Do you have your list of foods you love to eat when you are stressed? They probably aren’t good for you, but they sure make you feel better. I love ice cream and chocolate covered pecans, and try to eat them in moderation. We all know we should exercise to reduce stress but Nelson (2020)Continue reading “Stressful Eating”
Do You Have a Sweet Tooth?
I love chocolate, ice cream and pastry but try to keep my intake to a minimal. Although experts have said fried food and bread can be the cause of weight gain, excess sugar is on the top of the list. The key is always moderation and exercise. Too much sugar affects every body system, fromContinue reading “Do You Have a Sweet Tooth?”
Smoothie Diet
Smoothie Diet
Maintaining your Health and Wellbeing
Christmas is over and if you are like me, you are looking forward to 2021 and what it will bring. I am really looking forward to a new year. Many individuals make New Year’s resolutions that include losing weight and exercising. In the past the gyms were full in January with individuals dedicated to improvingContinue reading “Maintaining your Health and Wellbeing”
Hallelujah Diet
According to McCoy (2009) the Hallelujah Diet is a biblical plant-based diet that can nourish your body so you can reclaim your natural self-healing power. The diet has also been reviewed by dietitians and physicians who endorse the healing properties of this diet. It requires you to give up processed food and eat more fruitsContinue reading “Hallelujah Diet”
Juicing
There is a connection between disease and sickness and the foods you consume. It is in your best interest to stay healthy and well, for obvious reasons. Many people utilize juicing for many different reasons. It has been used as a method to heal, detoxify the body and weight loss. Juicing is also a greatContinue reading “Juicing”
Center for Mind and Body Medicine Presents: Finding Our Way Toward Health and Healing”
Finding Health and Wellness through Diet
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