Nestled in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes a root of great reverence and healing properties grows. This root is named Maca. Its nutritional makeup is extensive. It consists of mostly carbohydrates, a decent portion of protein [ ... ]
Unfortunately high blood pressure is typically asymptomatic which is why the American Heart Association recommends getting your blood pressure checked-regularly. This is as easy as stopping by your local pharmacy. Look for a reading [ ... ]
If you have been put on any one of the medications commonly referred to as Statins, don’t worry dooms day has not set in. Statin medications have well the documented beneficial effect of lowering LDL cholesterol. Let’s take [ ... ]
According to the American Diabetes Association in 2012 approximately 29.1 million Americans were living with diabetes mellitus. (1) Diabetes is a complex mix of symptoms and there are multiple types of diabetes. The most common [ ... ]
Dietary guidelines have changed and no longer define the exact amount of cholesterol allowed in a persons’ diet. (1) This can seem confusing when for years the message has been to cut foods high in cholesterol from your diet. [ ... ]
Diabetic retinopathy is thought to be brought on by a reduction in blood perfusion to the eye as a result of constant damage to blood vessels in the eye caused high blood glucose. For this reason tight glucose control is helpful [ ... ]
If you have high triglycerides you have probably heard to avoid trans-fats, sugar and alcohol. Yes, this is true. It is important to reduce dietary and lifestyle factors in that can have a negative impact on triglycerides. However, [ ... ]
Diets high in processed meat, sugar and refined grains increase a persons’ risk for developing type 2 diabetes. However, diets high in plant nutrients may reduce a persons’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes by reducing inflammation, [ ... ]
Glycemic index, glycemic load, carbohydrate exchanges, and carb counting are terms you may have heard. They sound interesting but what do they mean and just how do they apply to you or do you put them into practice. Glycemic index [ ... ]
You have probably heard that food is medicine, and I wholeheartedly believe this is true! Natural remedies made from homegrown herbs, produce, and spices have been a source of relief throughout human history. One of most underutilized [ ... ]
