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5 Healthy Snacks for People With (or Without!) Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijita5%;, Diabetes, for, Healthy, or, People, Snacks, With, Without

Yes, you can snack if you have diabetes When your stomach starts to rumble, you need a snack that can curb your hunger without blowing your blood sugar. Just like meals, snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Aim for one that consists of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan and medication). Here are five that typically get a seal of approval from diabetes educators and nutritionists. Whole-grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese Nutrient-rich whole grains like…

8 Tips for Controlling Portion Sizes

January 30, 2017 Srijita8, controlling, for, Portion, Sizes, Tips:

Why portion control matters When you have type 2 diabetes, you need to gauge portion sizes correctly, so you know how many calories and carbohydrates you’re taking in and how they will affect your blood sugar. Learning what a portion size actually is—and eating that amount—is tricky. People are notoriously bad at estimating what, say, a cup of breakfast cereal looks like. Limit portions, lose weight Limiting portions can help you lose weight and ultimately prevent complications. A 2004 study of 329 overweight people found that 38% of those who…

A Warning Sign for Pancreatic Cancer Could Be Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijitaa, be, Cancer, Could, Diabetes, for, Pancreatic, sign, warning

Talk about lifestyle diseases and diabetes is sure to top the list. It is a killing machine, literally, affection millions of people worldwide. The shocking part is that more and more young people are falling prey to it. Blame it on the times we live it with unhealthy lifestyle choices that dangerous diseases like this are on the rise. Type 2 diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus is a life-long condition when the insulin hormone produced by our pancreas is not utilised properly by the cells to break down glucose into energy.…

The Weight Gain Diet Plan: 5 Tips for Putting on Extra Kilos

January 29, 2017 Srijita5%;, Diet:, Extra, for, Gain, kilos, On, Plan, Putting, The, Tips:, Weight

As amazing as it may sound, some people actually want to gain weight. If you are one such person, you are probably envied by your friends and colleagues. Who wouldn’t kill to not have to deal with watching one’s diet constantly? But the grass is always greener on the other side. There are a significant number of people who struggle with their bony fame, failing to add the needed mass. When I tried looking for scientific research papers on how to gain weight the healthy way, the internet showed up…

7 Natural Home Remedies for Bronchitis

January 29, 2017 Srijita7, Bronchitis, for, Home, natural, remedies

At some point of time or the other, most of us have suffered from a typical cough. However, when this simple cough is accompanied by severe symptoms like breathlessness and phlegm, it results in a respiratory disease known as bronchitis. A cold or flu further weakens the immune system and individuals are then at a higher risk of developing bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis if not treated can lead to asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) which could be life threatening. Like most other diseases, bronchitis too, can be classified into…

The Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet for Diabetics & HIV Patients

January 29, 2017 Srijita&, a, Benefits, Diabetics, Diet:, for, HIV, Mediterranean, of, Patients:, The

A lot has been researched and talked about the miraculous Mediterranean diet and how beneficial it can be. As the name suggests, this popular diet is typically followed in the Mediterranean countries. It is characterized by high consumption of plant-base foods, grains, vegetables, nuts and olive oil and limits the consumption of protein and unhealthy fats. This sort of a diet is known to be heart-healthy, boosts brain power and has also been linked to reduced incidence of cancer. A new study throws light on another benefit of following the Mediterranean…