Real-time body chemistry analysis closer than we thought Researchers from North Carolina State University, Sandia National Laboratories, and the University of California, San Diego have developed new technology that uses microneedles to allow doctors to detect real-time chemical changes in the body – and to continuously do so for an extended period of time.
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Fast Food website!
This a snippet of a cool website that gives you the skinny on fast food and why it really isn’t healthy. Almost everyone knows that fast food is bad. But, nevertheless, very few people completely abandoned this food. And for someone to fast food – it’s the only way to have a snack during the day. Consideration [...]
Is this your body scan?
This shocked me when I first saw this on facebook. Look at the fat distribution in the larger woman. Look at the bones especially the ankles. These are comparative body scans of a 250 lbs woman and a 120 lbs woman. This could be YOU!
Holiday Survival Tips!
Holiday time is here and we need some tips to help us with our food intake. No reason to be shame or embarrassed. You can still enjoy the season but remember the reason for the season is not about food alone. Make wise decisions and the holidays can be just as enjoyable as before!!! Here’s some [...]
Thinking about Vegetarianism?
If visions of verdant vegetables, nutty whole grains, and fresh fruit are tempting you to give up meat in favor of a healthy, plant-based diet, you may well wonder if a vegetarian diet can work for a diabetic. After all, carbs comprise the bulk of a vegetarian eating plan, and when you’re diabetic, they have [...]
What Type of Vegetarian are you?
Since embarking on my veggie journey, I have learned plenty about being a vegetarian. I was surprised to find out there are as many classifications of Vegetarians as there are Types of Diabetes! Lets start with the basics…..
America’s Food Deserts
I would have to underscore this and say there are Food Deserts in the Hispanic Districts in the USA too. I wrote blog about lower income areas of Los Angeles not having access grocery stores. The cities have time to get permits to fast food joints on every corner but can’t encourage a grocery chain [...]
First time asking for the Veggie Menu
Saturday was my first time going to a restaurant and asking for a vegetarian menu. I was at an Italian restaurant no less. I love Italian. I food. I love cream sauce and the pounds of cheese. This is a big step for me because I never thought I would be able to do this.
Resturant to cut sodium and calories.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), together with First Lady Michelle Obama, announced today that Darden Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest full service restaurant company, has committed to improve the nutrition of its children’s and full menus, increasing healthy choices for millions of its guests.
Hispanic Heritage Month starts TODAY!
Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15-October 15! Today starts a month long celebration of the contributions of the Hispanic Community in the United States. Just like the African American Community,diabetes is growing exponentially in the Hispanic community with no end in sight.
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