Diabetes presents many dietary challenges, as keeping your blood sugar stable is key. How can cinnamon help with diabetes? Cinnamon is a heavenly spice that seems to add the missing piece to so many recipes. True cinnamon is called Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon), and originates from the island Sri Lanka (formerly called […]
Aspartame use in children’s drinks has risen dramatically, according to a report from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. Its slogan: “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after the […]
Vegetarian diets are best for health and the environment, according to a new position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The paper highlighted the benefits of a vegetarian diet, claiming that they can reduce obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and even some types of cancers. The Academy now says […]
Eating blueberries reduces heart disease risk Eating just one cup of blueberries a day may reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, which are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. “Our findings suggest that regular consumption of blueberries could potentially delay the progression of prehypertension to hypertension, therefore reducing cardiovascular […]
