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Keep your body – and diabetes – in balance with holistic eating
If you have diabetes, you're probably well aware of the need to watch what you eat. But have you ever looked beyond just counting carbohydrates or going low fat? It can make a big difference in how you feel.
At Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Institute for Health and Healing, Nutritionist Carolyn Denton shows people with diabetes how to take a holistic approach to eating. Read more...
Herbs, minerals and diabetes control
Certain herbs and minerals may help lower blood sugar levels. Read more... |
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What it takes to lose 1 pound in 1 week
When you have diabetes, there are important reasons to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
There are 3,500 calories in 1 pound. This means that to lose 1 pound in 1 week, you need to cut 500 calories out of your diet each day. You can do this by eating and drinking fewer calories than normal and by exercising. Read more... |
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Stick with your physical activity program
Physical activity is important for everyone, but especially for people with diabetes. It can lower your glucose level and help your body use insulin better.
If you've tried an exercise program that didn't work, don't be too hard on yourself. Figure out what derailed you and get back on track. Read more... |
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Did you know? Eating a small piece of fruit instead of a donut for snack will save at least 100 calories.
If you have not been physically active, talk with your health care provider before you start any exercise program. |
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Diet rich in magnesium good for health
A diet rich in magnesium may help reduce the incidence of metabolic syndrome, the cluster of conditions that can lead to diabetes and coronary heart disease. A study of more than 4,600 Americans, begun in 1985, found the risk of developing metabolic syndrome over the next 15 years was 31 percent lower for those with the highest intake of magnesium. Read more…
Scientists hold out hope for diabetes cure
Three years ago, scientists announced a new treatment had cured diabetes -- in mice. But researchers say three separate attempts to replicate that pioneering study have proven only partially successful. Read more…
Diabetes may roll back victory over heart disease
Gains in reducing deaths due to heart disease could be wiped out by the ongoing upsurge in diabetes, U.S. researchers report. Read more…
FDA approves inhaled insulin for diabetes
Exubera, the first inhaled insulin treatment for diabetes, has won approval from United States regulatory officials. The long-awaited action by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration means people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may have the option of avoiding the needles and countless injections that have marked their lives so far. Read the full story… |
Macedoine of fruit
Savor this sweet and healthy combination in three quick and easy steps. Serves 6.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- 2 bananas, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 orange, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (You can also use orange extract or juice.)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large glass bowl. Toss to mix well.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Serve chilled.
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Nutritional Information
Serving: ½ cup
Calories: 102 (5 from fat)
Carbohydrates: 25 grams
Cholesterol: 229 milligrams
Fat: 1 gram (0 saturated fat)
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 1 gram
Sodium: 2 milligrams
Source: Health Online, Inc.
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