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Nutrition for Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Moms-to-Be

Choose Low Glycemic Index (GI) Foods: Opt for foods that release sugar slowly into the bloodstream. Examples include whole grains, legumes, non-starchy vegetables, and certain fruits like berries and apples…

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What are the BENEFITS of taking (Green Tea)everyday?

Green tea offers a variety of health benefits due to its rich content of antioxidants, particularly catechins, and other bioactive compounds. Here are some of the key effects of green tea on the body: Is it okay to drink Green Tea every day? Green tea is generally safe and beneficial to drink green tea every […]

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Diet and Gestational diabetes.

Management of gestational diabetes involves following a specific diet plan. The main importance of the diet plan is to make sure blood glucose levels remain at normal ranges, making sure both the mother and child remain healthy. The specific diet is meant to help meet all the nutrition needs of the baby and mother, without […]

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What is the role of Dietary fibre in a Healthy diet?

Fiber adds bulk to stools, promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation. It also helps maintain the health of the colon and reduces the risk of developing haemorrhoids and diverticular disease…

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Diet; common diets that have proven very effective!

There are several common diet people follow for various health and lifestyle reasons.Here are some common diets that have shown effectiveness for various health goals: These are just a few examples, and there are many other diets tailored to individual preferences and health goals. not What’s a Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is a way […]

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Dispelling Misconceptions About Diabetes

Misconceptions cloud understanding diabetes, implicating sugar intake and lifestyle as sole culprits. While sugar doesn’t directly cause diabetes, excess increases obesity risk, a factor for type 2 diabetes, which stems from genetic and lifestyle influences. Early prevention and a healthy lifestyle can mitigate risks, with no diabetes type being less serious as each can lead to life-threatening hyperglycemia. Diet management, including moderation of meat and fats intake, is crucial, and brown foods with dietary fiber can aid glucose control. Contrary to beliefs, diabetics need emergency sweets to combat hypoglycemia risks alongside medications.

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This is Why you need a Low carbohydrate diet!

When your doctor asks you to be on a low-carbohydrate diet, do you understand what that means? For individuals with diabetes, anything that points towards the prevention of hyperglycemia is received with open hands. it’s quite important to lay down some basics about a low-carb diet. A regular diet would normally provide about 225 grams to 330 […]

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Warning Signs of Diabetes, Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. It occurs when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. It allows […]