Many people are taking an aspirin a day to keep the doctor away, instead of the proverbial apple. If you are among those taking aspirin daily, here are 5 things you should consider: 1. Increased loss of folic acid in urine as well as reduced blood levels of folic acid…
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WRONG AGAIN! Continued from yesterday’s post: 4. High-protein diets are risky for some people with diabetes. The correct answer is: TRUE Research shows that people with kidney problems have faster loss of kidney function if they follow a high protein diet. How much protein is too much? The American Diabetes…
WRONG! Here are some myths and truths about the connection between sweets and Diabetes: 1. Sweets like candy and cake are off limits to people with diabetes. The correct answer is: FALSE Sweet indulgences – candies, pies, cakes – were once off-limits for people with diabetes. Not any more. In…
An emergency sojourn at the dentist’s clinic – hence the delay with continuing this wonderful series on the Food Pyramid. Do read Part 1 and Part 2 Here is Part 3… Meat and Beans Although this category is called “meat and beans” on the pyramind, it actually includes meat, poultry,…
Continued from part 1 Fruits in the Food pyramid Believe it or not, there’s a limit to the amount of fruit you should eat. Why? For adults, it’s because of the calories. Fruits are double the calories of vegetables . The total daily recommended amounts for fruits are for 1…
We’ve studied about the food pyramid at school – yet, as we grow up, the memories of healthy eating seem to fade. Here’s a recap about what the food pyramid is all about – and why it is important to eat right! (This beautiful article is By Christine Bahls and…
Drinking Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to Brain and May Fight Dementia Drinking beet juice increases blood flow to the brain in older people, a finding that suggests the dark red vegetable may fight the progression of dementia, a new study shows. Beet roots contain high concentrations of nitrates, which…