Carbohydrates are an easily accessible source of energy but some can also rapidly raise your blood sugar. Here’s the good news. What you eat before your carbs may create a more favorable blood sugar response. Here’s why
When you get a physical, your health care provider probably checks a cholesterol level. It’s good to know your numbers, but don’t focus so much on your cholesterol count that you ignore these other numbers that may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
Can apple cider vinegar help you lose body fat? That’s what a recent study suggests. Find out what benefits vinegar may offer in terms of keeping your waistline trim and your body healthy.
The composition of what you eat matters in terms of health – but what about meal sequencing – the order in which you eat it? There’s growing evidence that consuming macronutrients in a certain sequence can change how it impacts your body.
Refined carbohydrates lack fiber, unlike many whole foods that are an abundant source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It’s no secret that refined carbs aren’t good for you – but can they actually cause you to overeat?
Do you know your numbers? Certain numbers are an important for your metabolic health. Knowing them and taking steps to normalize them could save your life. Find out what they are.
Pastas are fattening – or are they? A new study raises questions about pasta and weight gain and even suggests that pasta may lower the risk of obesity. Find out why.
Natural sweeteners are better for you than sugar? Right? In some, but not all, cases. Read on and discover the pros and cons of some of the most popular natural sweeteners on the market.
Snacking throughout the day – should you or shouldn’t you? You often hear people say, including fitness and nutrition experts, that eating every few hours throughout the day favorably affects your metabolism and helps with weight control. Is there any truth to this idea? Read on and discover more about the metabolic effects of snacking and whether it can help with controlling your weight.
One of the biggest concerns that come with aging is maintaining a healthy blood sugar and avoiding insulin resistance. Diet and exercise play a huge role in keeping type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance at bay. As it turns out, there’s a spice that can help too. Read on and find out what it is and how to enjoy its benefits.
It’s now common knowledge that sitting is bad for your health – but have you ever wondered why? Read on and discover 5 reasons why sitting too much is bad news regardless of whether you do a daily workout.
You need good nutrition to get the most out of a workout. What you eat before a workout will affect how you feel during and after your workout is over. What you eat afterwards can affect how quickly you recover and whether your muscles have the nutrition they need to grow. Here are some tips for timing your pre and post-workout nutrition.
