Having a BMI (body mass index) over 28 or being substantially overweight (more than 20 pounds) raises the risk of developing diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cardiovascular disease, infertility, hypertension, arthritis, or the serious combination […]
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Eating Right for Weight Control 3
Factors That Cannot Be Changed Although these factors are beyond your control, their impact on your weight can be modified by changing your diet, and increasing your level of physical activity. Being vigilant about what […]
The Weight Loss Challenge Part 2
Having a BMI (body mass index) over 28 or being substantially overweight (more than 20 pounds) raises the risk of developing diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), cardiovascular disease, infertility, hypertension, arthritis, or the serious combination […]
Food for Life 5
What are calories, exactly? Calories measure the amount of energy in a food. The food you eat has different calories, with some foods more caloric than others. Depending on the type of calories, your body […]
Diet and Disease Prevention Part 10
Your Diet and Type 2 Diabetes continued What Is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder with abnormally high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) as its most prominent feature. During intestinal digestion, carbohydrates and proteins are […]
Diet and Disease Prevention Part 9
Your Diet and Type 2 Diabetes Diet and diabetes are inextricably linked. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which you stop producing your own insulin, which helps your body utilize the food you […]
Yoga and Metabolic Syndrome
We have discussed in other articles how yoga can be beneficial for boosting metabolism. It can also help with a condition known as metabolic syndrome. What is Metabolic Syndrome? It is a cluster of symptoms […]