What makes fast food a catastrophe?High in calories is not the only problem. It is all the wrong type of calories and can be a full days caloric intake which means the body is usually suffering from a surplus of calories each day. One day of surplus calories is not the biggest problem, it is…
Category: Health Concerns: Diabetes
The Power of Pectin
Pectin can serve as a valuable source for good gut bacteria which is probably why it seems to aid in correcting both diarrhea and constipation. Quality high fiber diets can improve diabetic control by decreasing glucose and cholesterol absorption and lowering serum triglyceride levels. It is also considered as an aid in weight loss. Some…
Blood Pressure, The Important Role It Plays In Good Health
Blood pressure is the result of your blood moving from your heart to the rest of your body. The systolic number is when your heart is actually pumping the blood to the body and how much pressure it applies to the artery wall as it is pumping. The diastolic number is how much pressure is…