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It’s the totality of your diet that matters most for blood sugar control and lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, certain foods may give you an extra edge in keeping your blood glucose in a healthy range. Here are five backed by science.
High blood pressure is one of the most common, chronic health conditions that adults experience. There is a genetic component to hypertension but lifestyle also is a factor. Here are five foods that science shows may lower blood pressure.
By now you probably know that nuts have a surprising number of health benefits. Munching on nuts may even lower your risk for certain diseases, including heart disease. Is one nut better than another when it comes to health benefits? Find out.
Commonly eaten as far back as 6700 B.C., pistachios first grew in the ancient regions of Persia where their cultivation spread to other regions of the Middle East like Syria and Lebanon. Frankly, if they were good enough for elite peoples who ordered the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the building of the celebrated city of Damascus, they’re certainly ok to have on hand at the office or when traveling by car or plane. In fact, health experts rank pistachios highly as nutritious snacks that offer many benefits for optimum health and fitness.
There are lots of good reasons to choose nuts as a snack over chips and other carby snacks. Nuts offer a variety of health benefits that has earned them the status of being “good for you.” But there’s more to nuts than meets the eye. Discover five nutritional facts about nuts you might not know.
A high-carb meal causes a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which is bad for your waistline and for your health. Now a new study shows that eating this “nutty” food could blunt the insulin response from eating rapidly absorbed carbs. Find out more about this “good for you” snack food.
Hungry for a snack? How about popping some pistachios in your mouth? There are good reasons to eat them if you’re watching your weight. Find out why.
