Many people assume that only sugary treats like chocolate, cakes, or pastries cause blood sugar spikes, but research and expert insights reveal otherwise. Seemingly healthy foods, particularly popular breakfast choices, can raise glucose levels just as quickly, or even more than dessert. Endocrinologist Dr Alessia Roehnelt, who shared her advice on Instagram, highlights foods such…
Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Recipe photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze. EatingWell design. Key Points Many people with insulin resistance assume there are lots of foods they can’t eat. This may cause them to avoid many healthy foods, including cheese. Small servings of calcium- and protein-rich cheese can be part of a healthy meal…
New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…
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Simply put, hormones are chemical messengers that are essential for regulating metabolism, fertility, mood, and other critical functions of the body. Did you know there are steps you can take to support your hormonal health? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sheetal Jindal, senior consultant at Jindal IVF Chandigarh, highlights the importance of diet…
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Skipping meals can pose a significant risk to your heart health, especially in the demanding environment of the workplace. According to health experts, maintaining heart health in the workplace requires conscious effort and one of the most overlooked practice is regular, balanced meals. Starving at work? The shocking impact of skipped meals on heart health.(Photo…
Sitting is the new smoking, they say, and rightly so. Hours of inactivity not just leads to unhealthy weight gain but can also wreak havoc with other aspects of your health. To avoid too much sitting, is lying down better than just staying glued to your desk? Some couch potatoes may wonder if lying down…
The increasing rate of type 2 diabetes among children is mainly driven by the problem of insulin resistance, which is closely linked to obesity in children. Primarily, belly fat, known as central obesity, is the reason for developing insulin resistance, and this condition is increasingly present in children affected with type 2 diabetes. Several factors…