Body Mass Index
BMI is a great tool for comparing group studies but it is not a good tool for individuals because it does not show where the fat is located inside the body.
Nutrigenomics: Can Studying Our Genes Tell Us What To Eat?
Companies are selling tests to identify genes associated with nutrient intake, a sort of personalized nutrition, in theory. Here are my thoughts…
The Fourth Step For Transforming Your Life
Step 4! This week I summarize how you can learn to listen to your own body signals to help control how much you eat and what you are eating.
The Third Step For Transforming Your Life
Welcome to part 3 of my 8-part blog series sharing a summary of my book Diabetes: The Real Cause & The Right Cure. In these informative yet fun to read summaries, I will give you, weekly, 8 steps to reverse Type 2 Diabetes in 8 weeks.
The Second Step For Transforming Your Life
Here is part 2 of my 8-part blog series sharing a summary of my book “Diabetes: The Real Cause & The Right Cure”
Avoid The Temptation To Overeat During The Holidays
Avoid The Temptation To Overeat During The Holidays Thanksgiving is a time when we come together to celebrate with our family and friends over large portions of food. It may be difficult to not overeat whether or not you have type 2 diabetes. I believe that every person has access to a wise method for…
8 Simple Steps to Break Unhealthy Eating Habits
8 Simple Steps to Break Unhealthy Eating Habits Feeling hungry can be more intense than any other human feeling or desire. It drives us to form behavior patterns that often lead to eating foods that make us feel happy and by overeating until we are uncomfortably full. Many people are concerned that they may not…
Cooking for Nutrition (Stuffed Red Bell Pepper Recipe)
Cooking for Nutrition (Stuffed Red Bell Pepper Recipe) Let’s talk about nutrition. Science has identified 118 nutrients that are used at some time for human health. No one knows with certainty how much of each of these your body actually needs, whether some nutrients perform multiple functions, or whether different combinations of nutrients can accomplish…
Artificial Sweeteners Are A Danger To Those with High Blood Sugar
Artificial Sweeteners Are A Danger To Those with High Blood Sugar There is an important life-threatening consequence of diabetes that involves the use of artificial sweeteners that deserves special attention. One of the complications of Type 2 diabetes, beyond having high blood sugar, is that it typically raises the level of fats (triglycerides and cholesterol)…
How to Break Old Patterns To Take Control of Your Eating Behavior
How to Break Old Patterns To Take Control of Your Eating Behavior Making an effort to change your eating behavior over time will eventually allow you to take full control of your health. Your diet is actually one of most critical factors in keeping you healthy and free of chronic conditions such as high blood…