How Much to Exercise
The emerging message of exercise studies seems to be: the benefits of physical activity vary with how much you do. This article discusses several studies and what the results may mean to anyone interested in getting into shape.
Author: Diabetic Gourmet
Vegetable Dishes Brighten Summer Menus
No matter what the season, you can never have too many healthy, easy-to-prepare vegetable dishes. In summer, when local gardens and farmers’ markets have produce aplenty, you can establish a broad repertoire of recipes drawing from the many fruits and vegetables in season.
A New Take On Burgers
Everyone loves a good burger, especially when warm weather invites outdoor grilling and casual al fresco meals. But not all burgers are equally healthful. Article includes an easy recipe for Jerked Veggie Burgers.
Making a Great Quesadilla
Friends in Los Angeles insisted I try the corn and spinach quesadilla at a now defunct eatery in Santa Monica. The chef was utterly devoted to making his Mexican offerings deliciously interesting as well as sensible. The result was a light quesadilla with a satisfying succession of warm crunch, rich cheese and tender vegetables.
Take Precautions Before You Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet
Before you flush old or unused medication, take precautions. There is increasing evidence of water contamination. It is important to recognize the risk to children and animals of disposing medication in the trash.
7 Ways for Kids to Have a Slimmer Summer
This may be the first generation of kids who do not outlive their parents because of health problems related to childhood obesity. But parents can take action now to help prevent the early onset of these diseases.
Great Grilling On Father’s Day
Dad or no dad, on Father’s Day, let your favorite guy sink his teeth into something meaty. No, not a beefy steak. Make it a Grilled Ginger Tuna steak.
Edamame Becomes an American Taste
Most Americans first discovered edamame at Japanese restaurants that presented them as an appetizer before sushi. Their mild, slightly sweet flavor won people over. We think this simple recipe for Edamame and Orange Salad will win you over, too.
10 Tips to Having Healthy Feet with Diabetes
Top podiatrists offer the following tips for helping maintain healthy feet and avoiding complications.
Gear Up for Salad Season
May is when much of the country gets the first real hints of summer hot days and longer, warmer evenings. More often than not, salads replace soup and hot, cooked vegetables at lunch or dinner. Includes recipe for “Mixed Greens with East-West Fusion Dressing.”
Refusing to Face the Facts: Denial and Health
Denial is a common response to a stressful situation. It can be an important coping and defense mechanism. But it also can delay the appropriate response to circumstances that require action and change.
Blood Sugar: A Piece in the Cancer Risk Puzzle
A major new study has added to evidence suggesting that high blood sugar and problems in sugar metabolism may increase cancer risk.
Exercise in Itself Improves Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise, dietary changes and medication have long been the cornerstones of managing type 2 diabetes. But few studies examine how exercise actually benefits these patients. Until Now..
Celebrating Garlic and Scampi
People today celebrate garlic and even attend local garlic festivals, especially the most famous one that takes place each August in California. But, you don’t have to wait for summer to celebrate this wonderful bulb!