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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Anti-obesity/weight loss drugs do not have an impressive long term success rate and if there was ONE that was really key we would not likely have the obesity epidemic that we currently ha...
Read MoreWhite meat of chicken and turkey. Lean red meats like filet and flank steak. Most fish and seafood are lean even though they do contain fat. The fat is healthy omega 3 fatty acids. Egg whites and l...
Read MoreIt is not low fat that is important but the kind of fat you eat that counts. A healthy diet needs fat for satiety and nutrients. Healthy monounsaturated fats like avocado, seeds, and nuts help keep...
Read MoreA low fat diet can be beneficial for those with cardiac disease. If your goal is to lower your blood pressure the most effective way using food would be to reduce your sodium intake. Watch out for ...
Read MoreNo, Levemir does not cure diabetes. However, Levemir is a type of insulin that is used to control and manage blood sugars in people with diabetes.
Read MoreIt would be better to be on a low sodium diet to lower blood pressure. A low fat diet is usually prescribed to lower cholesterol. Water follows sodium, so eating a lot of salty food could cause blo...
Read MoreReducing fat intake is helpful those controlling blood pressure. It is suggested to increase the consumption of high potassium foods (fruits and vegetables) to really help bring blood pressure down...
Read MoreYes but you still have to watch your total intake of food and calories. Eating a low glycemic index diet helps control your blood sugar. However you can still eat too much and gain weight. Choose l...
Read MoreMake sure you are full after each meal, feeling full turns off your brain's hunger signals. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Often times people confuse thirst with hunger. If you have t...
Read MoreNo, diabetes is not contagious. Diabetes is a chronic condition which affects 28 million or 8.3% of the US population according to the CDC. There are 79 million who have prediabetes.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with eating between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can try eating 6 small meals throughout the day. This will also help your metabolism burning calories. If you want to sti...
Read MoreAccording a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most Americans are falling short of their daily potassium needs, which could be wreaking havoc with their blood pressure. While ...
Read MoreVisceral fat in the abdominal area and surrounding internal organs can increase inflammation, which may lead to heart disease and diabetes. If a person has subcutaneous fat on the legs an...
Read MoreAccording a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most Americans are falling short of their daily potassium needs, which could be wreaking havoc with their blood pressu...
Read MoreOne result of increased obesity among children is an associated increase in rates of type 2 diabetes, which used to be seen solely in adulthood. For children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, early i...
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