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A Good Guide to Good Carbs: The Glycaemic Index
Aug 22, 2018
The glycaemic index (GI) is a tool that measures how much a food increases blood sugar. You can choose foods according to the GI. Identifying and choosing low glycaemic foods can help balance blood sugar levels. High glycaemic foods result in a rapid...4 Steps to Eating Less Sugar
Jul 16, 2018
We now know the sweet stuff ain't so good for us. But giving up sugar isn't always a walk in the park. So if you want to cut back (or cut it out entirely), try these 4 steps to eating less sugar… without losing your mind! 1. Get support Your...3 in 5 Diabetes Patients Struggle With Mental Health
Jul 12, 2018
A study by Diabetes UK found that three in five people with diabetes also experience emotional or mental health issues. The study of 8,500 people revealed 64% of diabetes patience "often or sometimes feel down because of their diabetes." Also, one...Diabetes 101: Types & Causes
Feb 19, 2018
Diabetes is a problem for many people today, but the causes are not well known. For this reason, we have outlined the commonest causes of diabetes below. Types of Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results from the destruction...Study: Early Puberty Linked to Diabetes
Jun 01, 2017
Girls who hit puberty earlier than average could have a greater risk of developing diabetes when they're pregnant in later life. A team at the University of Queensland School of Public Health made the discovery after looking at data from an Australian...Living with diabetes
Apr 26, 2017
Living with diabetes Living with diabetes can be a challenge. However, having healthy and easy recipes at hand can make it easier. Here are a few guidelines for you to manage diabetes Eat regularly throughout the day Schedule healthy snacks between...Research: Eating Right Can Help Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Mar 22, 2017
Studies have shown that eating healthy can have the benefits of preventing diabetes. Here's a new medical study with a conclusion that might just change your life: eat healthy. "Type 2 diabetes is one of the major consequences of the obesity epidemic.Should We Ban 'Cake Culture'?
Jan 23, 2017
Janet in accounts is turning 40 and you know what that means…cake for everyone! Yes, surely we all look forward to birthdays in the office but some grinches are calling for coffee culture to be banned... and that’s enough to make us choke on our...Study: Diet Soft Drinks Don't Aid Weight Loss
Dec 26, 2016
Soft drink manufacturers have been claiming for decades that diet soft drinks can help us lose weight, but a landmark paper has shown that there is zero (pun intended) evidence sugar-free fizzy drinks help at all with dropping kilos. Even worse, they...Cutting Back on Added Sugars
Aug 22, 2016
Watching the sugar in your diet is the new health trend, but is it just a trend or is there some truth behind it? Research shows that regulating the sugar you have in your diet can help you to control certain health issues such as heart disease, obesity, dental...Cold Turkey It: Is This the Best Way to Quit Smoking?
May 04, 2016
Quitting anything – smoking, gambling, Game of Thrones – isn't easy. It requires a lot of focus, planning, and behaviour and mindset changes. But a new study by the University of Oxford has suggested that going 'cold turkey' (abrupt smoking cessation) could...Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?
Mar 11, 2016
The other day, I met a woman who eats four oranges for lunch. She's following a strict vegan diet (and was on a fruit fast), but I wondered if it's a healthy way to eat. So the question is – is it healthy to eat a lot of fruit? And how much is too...The Power of Oils and Fats: Pros & Cons
Oct 28, 2015
You can't live without fats. They are an important part of a healthy diet. Key dietary fats, which are found naturally in many foods, provide your body with essential fatty acids, maintain healthy skin, absorb and transport fat soluble vitamins around...Can Efficient Detoxing Make Chronic Illnesses Disappear?
Sep 17, 2015
In my work as a health practitioner I have repeatedly seen people recover from their chronic illnesses after efficient detoxing with New Homeopathy (Symbol Healing after Erich Koerbler, who was an Austrian Scientist). In many cases the patients were...The Dangers of Obesity: Health Risks & Effects of Being Overweight
Jul 15, 2015
It seems everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the obesity epidemic. The dangers, the statistics. In today's society with the age of technology, convenience foods, less time, less physical activity, is there any hope of winning the battle against...A Well Balanced Diabetic Diet
Feb 05, 2015
If you have diabetes, eating a well balance meal is essential. Eating a well balanced diet from all the food groups is important if you have type 2 diabetes. The food groups include healthy fats, grains, lean meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables...The Best Diet for Cutting Cholesterol
Dec 05, 2014
You can find dozens of low-cholesterol diets online and in bookstores. Reading and trying them all can be confusing and even counter-productive. Read between the lines, though, and you'll discover they all have some things in common. If you're looking...Diabetes and Your Eating Habits: What You Need to Know
Oct 20, 2014
Here's an alarming new statistic – poor nutrition puts one-third of children on the path to diabetes. But it's not just kids who can develop diabetes from their diet; adults can too. Why is there such a strong link between diet and diabetes? And...How Toxic is Sugar?
Aug 27, 2014
Our love affair with sweet foods has taken a turn for the worse. As we walk down the grocery isle, our eyes cast over the simplest products, those products with health written all over it. However, as research develops into the harmful ways of sugar, the...Get Involved with National Diabetes Week 2014
Jul 09, 2014
It's National Diabetes Week from 13 to 19 July. And this year, Diabetes Australia is unveiling a new prevention campaign. What is the 2014 National Diabetes Campaign? The diabetes campaign will this year focus on encouraging all Australians to check...
