Blood Sugar Level Introduction Carbohydrates are the fuel which power our body, and are found in many foods and also occur in a variety of different forms which are dictated by their molecular structure. This may sound complicated at first but things become far simpler when we apply the glycemic index or GI. Familiarizing ourselves [...]
Butter, cottage cheese, and the jug of milk on the table Dairy products are highly consumed by non-vegans. In fact, there’s a growing concern with the fact that most Americans are consuming too many dairy products per day. Despite having essential nutrients, many dairy products also are high in fat and cholesterol, which can lead [...]
How to Read Nutrition Labels on Products Tape measure with nutrition facts Introduction Reading and interpreting nutrition labels on food products can sometimes seems like a near-impossible task, and with all manner of outlandish nutritional claims we see plastered all over food packaging nowadays, the task becomes even more difficult. So how do we simplify [...]
Pouring water from pitcher into a glass Signs of dehydration Dehydration can be defined as a condition where the body loses more fluids than it takes in, preventing the body from having enough fluids to function at a normal, healthy level[1]. Dehydration varies in degrees of seriousness: mild, moderate, severe. If the body’s lost fluid [...]
sugar cubes in text format Sugar and its Effects on the Body A USDA document entitled Dietary Trends from 1970-2005[1] reported that sugar consumption has increased to 30 teaspoons of sugar per day, per person since 1970 – that is an increase of 19%. Even more disturbing is the fact that our consumption of corn [...]
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