Just stroll down the aisles of your local supermarket, and you’ll be bombarded by packaged products that claim to be rich in fiber. The world is becoming more conscious of a high fiber diet; however, the answers to these two questions are not always clear: what really constitutes a high…
Posts tagged as “heart health”
Everyone has problems sleeping, occasionally. Gone are the days when you slept for 8 hours straight. Occasional snoring, episodes of insomnia and daytime fatigue are common conditions that can happen to almost anyone. Blame it on the excessive work pressure, stress or obesity, but sleeping disorders have become a part…
I still remember that evening when my uncle came back to home from work. As a 13-year old teenager, I was desperately waiting for him as he was supposed to take us out for dinner. As the clock struck 7, my uncle came, but he was exhausted. My mom gave him a glass…
It is scary to think that heart disease is the the no.1 killer of women! You can lower your chance of heart disease and a heart attack by taking simple steps. Here are some facts about heart disease in women, symptoms to watch out for, some common myths and what…
I took the Saffolalife Weight Heart Test today and the result was: “Well done! Your heart is healthy. Keep following your health routine to maintain your heart health” While that is good news, it doesn’t mean I can sit back and relax. As a type 2 diabetic, I have to…
Kidney health and Diabetes The kidney is an amazing organ with millions of minute blood vessels that filter out waste products from the blood via urine. This filtering system can become damaged by diabetes, reducing kidney function. When waste products are not filtered out, the result is kidney disease. While…
Heart health and diabetes Heart health and diabetes are closely connected and heart disease is one of the most common complications of diabetes. As a diabetic, my risk for heart attack or stroke is doubled. Can I help it? Yes. The first step is to keep track of the ABCs…