Good Food Choices for Diabetics
by Kimberly Hays July 3rd, 2013 | Health Observance, Nutrition
Foods that are beneficial to diabetics are actually good for everyone, so it will make it easier to incorporate them into meals for the whole family. These foods are high in fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. They are also very flavorful. These foods are also beneficial in keeping blood glucose levels in check. When glucose levels are high, damage can be severe to the body; in particular, the eyes, kidneys, and the nervous system are at high risk of damage. Incorporating the following foods into your diet will help to keep your blood sugar levels controlled and protect your body
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Reduce Salt Intake for Blood Pressure?
by Kimberly Hays May 21st, 2013 | Health Observance
This is an ongoing question that researchers and doctors have went back and forth on for years. In the 80’s, doctors were telling patients that they should limit their salt intake drastically, which in turn brought about a bevy of salt substitutes and salt blends from food manufacturers. This week, the most recently released study concludes that there are few benefits to limiting salt intake for most people. The low national dietary guidelines for sodium intake are changing once again, as this study was actually conducted by a research group organized by the government.
The current levels of sodium intake
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The current levels of sodium intake
The Effects of Binge Drinking on Women
by Kimberly Hays April 23rd, 2013 | Health Observance
Alcohol Awareness Month this April draws attention to the risks of alcohol. Because of this, I will explain the effects that binge drinking has on women. It is an alarming practice that is growing in the United States, and can lead to many problems, both socially and health wise. This is especially true in women who are pregnant or who are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future. Binge drinking is unsafe for men and women alike, but the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is bringing the effects of binge drinking on women to the forefront this year.
What
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Alcohol: Myth vs. Reality
by Louise April 3rd, 2013 | Health Observance
April is Alcohol Awareness month. There are some realities of alcohol that are not as intuitive as you might expect. Make informed decisions regarding your drinks by being able to tell fact from fiction.
"Pound for pound, men and women can handle the same amount of alcohol." Fiction. Men, comparatively, have more water in their bodies than women, so the alcohol becomes more diluted. In addition to that, women have fewer enzymes in their stomachs and livers, and it takes longer for them to metabolize alcohol. Lastly, when estrogen levels are high, effects of alcohol can set in faster. Thus, due
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"Pound for pound, men and women can handle the same amount of alcohol." Fiction. Men, comparatively, have more water in their bodies than women, so the alcohol becomes more diluted. In addition to that, women have fewer enzymes in their stomachs and livers, and it takes longer for them to metabolize alcohol. Lastly, when estrogen levels are high, effects of alcohol can set in faster. Thus, due
Advice for Birth Defects Prevention
by Kimberly Hays January 1st, 2013 | Health Observance
You can’t stop all birth defects from happening, but taking the right measures to give your baby the best chance of being born without birth defects starts with taking some simple measures. Many birth defects happen early in pregnancy, so this is why it is important to implement certain measures when planning to become pregnant.
Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These
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Vitamin B – Vitamin B is folic acid. It is recommended that women begin taking vitamin B at least a month prior to becoming pregnant, and then continue throughout the pregnancy. The folic acid helps to protect the baby’s spine and brain. These