Diabetes and Nutrition

Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. Each of these disorders is associated with different but sometimes overlapping symptoms. People exhibiting any combination of these symptoms may have an eating disorder and should be evaluated by a health care provider.What is anorexia nervosa?Anorexia nervosa is a…...

GUAVA Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that’s subtly acidic, with a sweetness that intensifies as you eat your way to the center. Guava has a higher concentration of lycopene—an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer—than any other fruit or vegetable, including tomatoes and watermelon. In addition, 1 cup of the stuff provides 688 milligrams of…...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Have you ever wonderedwhy apples? The Science: Apples contain a variety of phytochemicals, including quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chlorogenic acid, all of which are potent antioxidants. Apples have the second-highest antioxidant activity, the second-highest total concentration of phenolic compounds, and the highest portion of free phenolics…....

The American Diabetes Association recommends avocados as a healthy source of monounsaturated fats. Avocados are one of the best food sources of oleic fatty acids, with around 13 grams per cup of fruit. These omega-9 fats are especially recommended for diabetics as they have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels without reducing beneficial HDL…...

Here are the 28 superfoods and their benefits: 1. Apples: can be eaten raw or drank as juice. – Benefits: rich in essential antioxidants, flavanoids, and dietary fiber. They may help reduce your risk for cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. 2. Asparagus: can be eaten raw or cooked. – Benefits: a good…...

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an abnormally high glucose level in the blood. Glucose is sugar and one of the body's energy sources.

If our urine colour strays into darker tones and starts to become noticeably odorous, there’s a good chance you have allowed yourself to get dehydrated. In such situations, drinking more water generally improves energy levels and sense of wellbeing within about half an hour

Meal timing is one aspect of nutrition care in the management of diabetes shown to have significant impacts on glycemic control. This is basically eating your food at specific times of the day and remaining faithful to that. While adhering to your meal plan is incredible, you should also practice some ‘discipline’ by eating at…...