Living healthy is all about staying active, eating well and sleeping well. Everything else automatically falls into place. While most of us think that finding time to exercise is like the Holy Grail, it needn’t be! It only requires a mindset and a change of perspective to make it happen.…
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If you have a weight loss goal (who doesn’t?) you definitely want to watch what you eat, but not to the point where you feel deprived and start craving for those forbidden foods and end up binge eating. The trick is to find clever ways to cut calories without sacrificing…
Diabetics and dessert. Now those two words don’t just fit together do they? But who said that diabetics cannot enjoy dessert? Of course we can. Here’s the funny thing. Before I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic, I wasn’t fond of sweets. I didn’t add sugar to my coffee.…
Busy lifestyles and erratic eating habits present the risk of lifestyle diseases such as high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and weight gain, all of which can lead to heart disease. Here are some basic facts related to cholesterol that can help us make healthy living choices. But first, what is…
One healthy habit can literally change our lives. And this one is something we all do regularly. Bathing or grabbing a shower – not a practice you can skip, right? Apart from the obvious fact that we must maintain hygiene, there are several important health benefits to bathing. Me, I…
I first “met” apple cider vinegar when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. There seemed no end to its benefits – both in health and other areas of life. This simple and inexpensive “food” is the real deal and a natural cure for a long list of ailments and…
Live healthy, stay healthy is my theme for the month of April, when I participate in the A to Z Challenge. Earlier, I wrote about living with type 2 diabetes. This year, I am focusing on overall health, although there will be some focus on diabetes wherever relevant – simply…