The typical American diet leaves a lot to be desired. It’s heavy on calories, saturated fats, added sugars, fatty meats, baked goods, and highly processed grains. This type of diet is disastrous to your health and is even linked to type 2 diabetes and a host of other health problems like heart disease and some… Continue reading 14 Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
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Cinnamon Could Help Fight Obesity
Research done at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and published in the December 2017 issue of the journal Metabolism has determined how a common holiday spice–cinnamon–might be enlisted in the fight against obesity. A release from the university explains that scientists had previously observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil that gives cinnamon its… Continue reading Cinnamon Could Help Fight Obesity
Peppermint Oil and Cinnamon to Treat Chronic Wounds
Infectious colonies of bacteria called biofilms that develop on chronic wounds and medical devices can cause serious health problems and are tough to treat. Now, according to a July 2015 release from the American Chemical Society, scientists have found a way to package antimicrobial compounds from peppermint and cinnamon in tiny capsules that can both… Continue reading Peppermint Oil and Cinnamon to Treat Chronic Wounds
Include These Items in Your Diet to Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
A healthy diet can be helpful in controlling diabetes. Once the symptoms of diabetes appear, it is possible to reduce your risk of complications caused by diabetes. A healthy diet with healthy recipes, good medical advice, and healthy weight loss regime can greatly help you reduce your diabetes in a long run. In addition to… Continue reading Include These Items in Your Diet to Reduce The Risk Of Diabetes
Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease
Spices and herbs may do more than add a flavorful touch to food – researchers say it’s possible that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Penn State nutritionists said that spices and herbs do that by improving triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids. It’s well known that triglyceride levels rise after eating… Continue reading Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease