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General Nutrition

For people with type 2 diabetes, it is crucial to control blood sugar. Following a diet full of low-GI foods can be beneficial for people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes because it can aid in weight loss and blood sugar management.

In this blog, we discuss dietary and lifestyle changes you can make to better your health, decrease risk of developing cancer while also protecting against other conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Making habits for heart-healthy eating take repeated small changes. When you take care of your heart, you'll be able to do more of the things you love.

Of the global food import bill, countries are estimated to 10% more from last year for foodstuffs. In other words, food prices are affecting food security for people all across the globe.

“90-95 percent of the body's serotonin is produced within the gut,” which influences mood. This suggests diet and mood are closer linked than you may have thought.

While reading the nutrition information is important before purchasing and consuming a food or beverage, the nutrition facts label can be difficult to navigate.

Becoming more aware of the foods and lifestyle behaviors we can partake in and avoid can help us know how to improve our inflammation levels. When we learn more about how to reduce our inflammation levels, we can then reduce the likelihood of developing certain diseases and improve not only our lifespan, but our quality of life for years to come.

A nutrient deficiency occurs when the body is not getting enough of one or more essential nutrient. Conditions like celiac disease and Crohn’s Disease affect nutrient absorption as do certain prescription medications like heartburn medications.

When choosing sugar substitutes, always remember to check the labels and strive for unprocessed and naturally made products and produce. 

For people who already need to avoid certain foods, due to allergies or celiac disease, a heart healthy diet may seem just about impossible. But it is not!