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In order of sweetness, there are five types of sugars you should be familiar with: fructose, sucrose, glucose, maltose, and lactose. They range in sweetness from the highest, fructose or fructose, to the lowest, lactose or milk sugar. Sucrose is made from sugar cane or sugar beet and is our common table sugar. Derived from […]
Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) and Sugar Overconsumption of sugar is a well-known health problem, but most don’t realize how serious it can be. Advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are a combination of sugars and protein that combine to form a worthless, inflammatory foreign substance that accelerates degenerative disease. The excess of sugar in the body leads […]
how to lose weight In a recent post, Deb, a reader of the God, Diet, Fitness and Weight Loss blog, said her doctor advised her to shed a few necessary pounds and improve health to avoid the 3 S’s. This is good advice if you want to lose weight, improve your health and live a […]
If you’re concerned about your health at all, then you probably know that sugar might just be the worst thing you can eat. But if you have a sweet tooth, it can be difficult to give up these comforting desserts. Luckily, there are some healthy sugar alternatives you can use to make your own guilt-free […]
Although more people than ever are at risk of type 2 diabetes, the disease is not inevitable. Regardless of your current risk profile, you can stabilize and maintain your blood sugar at healthy levels by using a combination of: Natural remedies such as medicinal herbs nutritional strategies and Lifestyle Changes And if you already have […]
The word Ayurveda derives from a Sanskrit word meaning “knowledge of longevity”. Although Ayurveda has its roots in India, currently it has spread its wings in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, South Africa, Mauritius, Japan, North America, etc. The goal of Ayurveda is to restore a person’s innate harmony. Primarily, the treatments of Ayurveda include diet, meditation, […]
As we become more aware of the impact of sugar on our strong waists, we have to grapple with hundreds of complicated food choices every day. We’re also bombarded with messages from others telling us that all calories are equal and it doesn’t matter what type of sugar you get your calories from. If you’re […]
One should not give up immediately when he or she is diagnosed with diabetes. There are still ways to regulate blood glucose levels, and one of the most effective ways is to know which foods lower blood sugar in the body. The food we eat and the total weight we carry are two factors that […]
Young ballet dancers often make comments in a nonchalant manner, relating to their self-esteem issues. Whether it’s an issue with body image, perfection, weight control, or a mildly depressed lack of energy, they either don’t come out and say it, or they really can’t articulate what the issue is. When I recently started reading about […]
One way to avoid sugar-based food additives is to avoid the foods that contain them whenever possible. The list is long and includes diet sodas and other beverages, protein shakes, cereals, breakfast bars, sugar-free and frozen desserts, dessert powders like pudding and gelatin, candy, chewing gum, baked goods, diet foods, toothpaste, mouthwash, chewable and liquid […]