Meal planning for diabetic, renal and cardiac patients including gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes can be a really scary experience. The thought of any harm coming to your little one, especially before they are even born, is abhorrent and terrifying to any parent. Gestational diabetes, however, does not have to be as scary as this. You can arm yourself with knowledge and fight fear with careful planning. […]
Continue reading...Watching your cholesterol is perhaps one of the most important factors in protecting yourself against cardiovascular disease. Getting your cholesterol levels checked regularly and following an appropriate diet and medication schedule is a crucial step for a healthy lifestyle. Typically, it is recommended that all adults have their cholesterol levels checked once every five […]
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The goal of diabetes treatment is to make sure that the glucose levels in the blood remain within normal range. Therefore, checking one’s blood glucose levels before and after meals is important in the management of diabetes. However, even frequent home testing of blood glucose levels may not be entirely accurate since this these levels […]
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LDL Cholesterol is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol, but what else do you really know about it? What is LDL Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body produces naturally. Your body needs and makes cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol. In your cells, cholesterol travels by attaching itself to proteins. […]
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Often referred to as the “good” cholesterol, HDL cholesterol is an important factor in healthy body function. What is HDL Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that your body naturally makes. Your body produces cholesterol, and you also bring cholesterol into your body with the foods you eat. There are two types of cholesterol. When […]
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Diabetes is a chronic condition wherein the glucose in the blood rises to uncontrollable levels. Treatment of diabetes entails a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and that includes proper diet, medication, and exercise. Of these three ways of managing diabetes, physical activity or exercise is often the cheapest and most convenient, since you don’t […]
Continue reading...Did you know that type 2 diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of end-stage renal disease (otherwise known as kidney failure) in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seven out of ten new cases of renal disease in the U.S. are the direct result of diabetes or […]
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Tracking Meals for Weight Management For effective weight loss and management, it is recommended that you track your meals. Studies show that people who track their meals daily lose twice as much weight and are better able to maintain their weight loss. Meal tracking is an effective way of keeping up with your calorie, fat, […]
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What is LDL Cholesterol and How Do I Decrease It? No matter what you do, you can never totally get rid of cholesterol. The liver manufactures cholesterol that the body needs, since it is important for certain body processes such as the production of hormones and the insulation of nerves. While cholesterol is not entirely […]
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Triglycerides are the main form of fat in the body. When you eat fatty foods, this is the type of fat that is deposited in different areas of your body, such as your hips and belly, for possible use later. When your body runs out of carbohydrates, triglycerides are converted into energy that can be […]
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