While attending the Farm to Institution Summit in Greenville, South Carolina, I was slapped with a staggering statistics: 86-MILLION ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE PREDIABETES That is one in every three adults. And 90% of those adults, do not know they have prediabetes. Although our own individual genetic disposition plays a key factor in developing diabetes, health and lifestyle decisions increase the chances of developing the condition; including Obesity A sedentary lifestyle Bad eating habits Determine if you are at risk for Prediabetes or Diabetes The American Diabetes Association has a test, to determine if you are at risk for either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (your body does not…
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The Connection Between Your Cholesterol and Food
As we get older, our cholesterol levels change and so does the connection between your cholesterol and food. Doctors are not really sure how aging affects the composition and function of HDL, aka high-density lipoproteins levels; however, research has proven there is a significant change from our youth, and the food we eat plays an intricate part. Cholesterol in the body Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in all of your cells and has several useful functions, including helping to build your body’s cells. It’s carried through your bloodstream attached to proteins. These proteins are called lipoproteins. Our LDL or low-density lipoproteins, build up within the walls of our…
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Assessing Your Vitamin D Level for Weight Loss Success
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone knows the most popular new year resolutions are… …lose weight …eat more healthy …exercise more. My 2019 resolutions? ALL OF THE ABOVE! Today, I made my bi-annual trip to my internal medicine physician and my cholesterol numbers were slightly elevated; however, my HDL, or good cholesterol had also increased! My doctor strongly advocates starting cholesterol medicine, or statins. I know several people who are currently taking statins and they are suffering from the horrible side effects. Also, statins can destroy your liver, especially those under 60 years old. Therefore, I will continue my attempts at lowering my LDL cholesterol numbers through nutrition and exercise. Incorporating…
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Step 5: Powerful Weight Loss Boosters
Continuing in our weight loss series, many of you, like me, might have reached a plateau? I have found several ways to spark our weight loss journey and start shedding pounds again. It has been awhile since I last posted a weight loss journey article, so let’s recap… Step 1: Kicking Off a Weight Loss Plan Determining our motivation and strategy for our weight loss journey; while taking steps to prevent relapses. Step 2: Setting a Caloric Threshold Setting a caloric goal; defining our eating schedule; discover a method of tracking. Step 3: Learning Portion Control Discovered necessary nutrients and using a portion control plate. Step 4: Incorporating Probiotics…
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Incorporating Probiotics in Your Weight Loss Plan: Step 4
Week four of my weight loss journey and I actually gained two pounds. But, I am not distraught over it, because I understand it is a process. I KNOW what I am doing is working – so I just need to stick to it. Belly fat is a problem I have and research has made me think that maybe – I am not getting enough probiotics? Prebiotics and Probiotics can be very confusing weight loss terms. Working in conjunction, these bacteria can make for a very healthy gut and assist in your weight loss journey. Probiotics Probiotics are food products containing good bacteria, similar to the bacteria already existing in your…
