Articles for tag: Diabetic Diets, Glycemic Index, Low Glycemic Index

10 Excellent Fruits for Diabetics

Many people with diabetes believe that they must avoid consuming fruit, and although there are some fruits that tend to elevate the blood glucose rather quickly like melons, pineapples and bananas, there are several that actually affect glucose levels positively, by actually preventing it from spiking. So if you’re diabetic, instead of avoiding all fruits ...

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Nutrisystem: The Pros and Cons of a Diet Based on Convenience

In 2005, Nutrisystem reported an increase in revenue of well over seven hundred percent, a number almost unheard of among weight-loss centers. A company that went bankrupt a little over a decade ago is back and promoting their products on seemingly every channel. Despite all the hype, the simple question remains: does it work? Nutrisystem’s ...

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A Guide to Natural Sweeteners

Sugar and I have a love-hate relationship. I love it, but I hate the effect it has on my body. So, I try to avoid it and am pretty successful, except for on special occasions. If you ever happen to be at a birthday party with me, and also happen to value your life, don’t ...

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Can Eating Cabbage Help You Lose Weight?

Can cabbage help weight loss? The simple answer is yes, if you ate cabbage and only cabbage you would lose weight. There is no doubt about it. Cabbage in all its varieties is a vegetable that requires more calories to digest than is contained within the food but there are other foods that have that ...

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10 Amazing Tips for Quick Weight Loss

Whichever diet and weight loss program you choose, there are a few simple tips that you should follow to maximize your efforts. Burning fat can be very easy if you implement these tips with your existing weight loss plan. 1. More Meals, Smaller Portions You’ve probably heard all your life to eat three square meals ...

Snickers Marathon Bars: Candy or Energy Bars?

As an athlete constantly experimenting with energy bars, it was a true delight to run across the Snickers Marathon Bars. The combination of having loved Snickers, and constantly buying energy bars, it only made sense to try the Snickers Marathon Bars. One has to ask however, is this Snickers Marathon Bar a true energy bar ...