When we eat, many foods are broken down into glucose (sugar). When glucose enters the blood, the pancreas releases insulin to help the glucose enter cells in body muscle, fat, and liver where it can be used for energy. Insulin acts as a key to opening up the doors to these cells so that glucose can enter. When the body cells can’t actually use the glucose for energy, … [Read more...]
Asthma Diet: Foods to Eat & Avoid
According to the American Lung Association "The right nutrients in your diet can help you breathe easier, and in some cases, help minimize asthma symptoms. While there’s no specific diet recommendation for asthma, there are some foods and nutrients that may help support lung function and reduce asthma symptoms." Foods to Eat Research shows that following a Mediterranean … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Recipes to Make Her Feel Special
By Charlene Bazarian Perhaps just thinking of your mother conjures up thoughts of incredible home-cooked meals, but if your mother is anything like mine, she may confess that sometimes it is a welcome break to have someone else take care of things in the kitchen. My mom loves to say, “Food just tastes better when someone else makes it for you!” If you’re … [Read more...]
5 Recipes to Try After a Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long-term weight loss through the standard of care procedures (Roux en-Y bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch) is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels responsible for hunger and satiety, leading to a new hormonal … [Read more...]
Reasons For Rising Cancer Index. Expert Talk
Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs. It is the second leading cause of death globally. Reasons for rise, finding answers? Worldwide cancer rates are set to double by 2020, … [Read more...]
