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The Real Science and Debate Behind Sugar Craving - Is Sugar Addictive?

What is sugar? Sugars are simple carbohydrates that occur naturally in all types of fruit and vegetables and in many other food products. When we talk about sugar, we usually mean saccharose or sucrose derived from sugar beet or sugar cane. From a chemical point of view, sucrose is a combination of two smaller carbohydrates, glucose (or dextrose) and fructose (or fruit sugar). Maple sugar or syrup, derived from the sugar maple, also contains mainly sucrose and a little glucose . Now comes the big question... Can you get addicted to sugar? A number of experiments on rats would show that sugar, like tobacco and alcohol, has an addictive effect. That this also applies to humans has not been demonstrated. Professor Schaafsma : 'We haven't found any scientific evidence for addiction to sugar. But sugar can affect the serotonin level in the brain. Serotonin provides a sense of well-being and could also dispel unpleasant feelings. So that's a good thing. However, anyone w...

Your Handgrip May Indicate Your Risk Of Diabetes Type 2

A simple test such as the strength of your handgrip could be used as a quick, low-cost screening tool to help healthcare professionals identify patients at risk of type 2 diabetes. In new research, scientists at the universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland measured the muscular handgrip strength of 776 men and women without a history of diabetes over a 20-year period and demonstrated that the risk of type 2 diabetes was reduced by around 50 percent for every unit increase in handgrip strength value. Around 90 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. In the UK alone, one in ten people over 40 are now living with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Though older age, obesity, family history and lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy diet and excessive alcohol contribute substantially to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, these factors alone do not explain all of the risk for type 2 diabetes. Until recently, there was inconsistent evidence on ...

Turmeric Health Benefits and Three Teas Made with Curcumin

Turmeric turns out to be the healthiest spice on earth . It has been used for 4000 years by Chinese doctors and by Indian Ayurveda and is known as a very good healer.... Turmeric reigns supreme in Indian cuisine. Today's research indicates that it is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps with diseases such as Alzheimer's disease , cognitive disorders, cataracts, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, cardiovascular disease, regulates blood pressure, metabolism, is effective in treating cancer, diabetes and many other diseases. Turmeric is considered one of the best natural remedies for fighting asthma and eczema and any type of allergy. Ayurvedic healers use both fresh turmeric root and ground turmeric root. It especially has a strong effect on the body when consumed in combination with black pepper (can be cayenne pepper). The piperine contained in pepper increases the effectiveness of turmeric. Also, it is recommended to use turme...

Diabetes Advice That Pre Diabetes People Should Read

As a chronic illness, diabetes affects millions of people around the globe. You can be diagnosed with it as a child or a senior citizen or at any age in between. When you need help dealing with this disease, you can turn to articles like these in order to stock up on some great diabetes-specific tips and tactics. It is important for diabetics to learn to eat a healthy diet and control portion sizes. Eating excessively large portions is a sure way to gain weight. Eating too much, even of foods that are good for you, will result in weight gain and blood sugar problems. Use smaller plates, put your utensils down between bites and eat slower. Diabetics should beware of caffeine as it can lead to potentially life-threatening blood pressure. Diabetes already has harmful effects on your organs, high blood pressure included, so you don't want to tax your body any more than it already is. Caffeine can lead in a massive spike in blood pressure after ingesting it, so just st...

Be Your Healthiest With These Suggestions About Nutrition

Proper nutrition forms the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, but it can be hard to know which foods offer the most nutritional value. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there, and it can be difficult to sort through it all. This article will give you some solid advice to ensure that your diet is as healthy as possible. To help you keep your acne under control, make sure to drink plenty of water. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day or two liters, will ensure your skin does not become dehydrated. Skin being dehydrated is a key cause of pores becoming blocked and so not allowing this to happen, will keep acne at bay. When ordering out, avoid unhealthy side dishes. These may seem like a delicious thing that may appear harmless, but many are loaded with calories and fat and grease, despite their tasty exteriors. Stick to healthier options like fruit, veggies and salads. Just make sure not to use unhealthy oils and fattening dressings. Eat nuts as a snack everyday. Thes...

Technology is helping diabetics cope better

How useful are the applications and other developments in diabetes management technology ? Effectively controlling diabetes requires close monitoring of the glucose levels . Technological developments such as smartphones and continuous glucose monitoring are extremely useful in this regard. Nonetheless, there are other obstacles to broader use of such technologies in South Africa. Health science has made tremendous strides over the last twenty years in how we diagnose, treat and recover from all sorts of ailments. Through the aid of technology, diabetics in particular can handle their disease even more efficiently, but not everyone is on board. Glucose control story Diabetes treatment requires careful control of glucose levels to prevent serious complications that can lead to hospitalization. From the early 20th century until the 1960s, glucose control has included urine testing. Glucose monitoring eventually developed into electromechanical strips, enzymatic checks and finally c...

Get Up And Get Fit With These Weight Loss Tips

If you have taken the initiative to begin losing weight, it's time to set a goal and decide on an action plan for reaching it. Make use of the tips listed above to take off the pounds and get healthy, which will massively improve your confidence. Eating a sufficient number of calories daily is necessary for weight loss. Starvation diets might have quick initial results but can really do long-term harm. One reason this happens is that because without enough caloric intake, the human body goes into starvation mode and saves fat instead of burning it. This \diet\ leads to overeating and is sure to make you gain weight fast when you start eating normal again. A great way to help you lose weight is to follow a proven diet that you can follow long term. There are so many fad diets out there and most of them will make you gain all the weight back or even more. It's best to pick a diet you can follow over a long period. To lose weight you need ...

Can Rice Affect Blood Sugar Levels of Diabetic Patients?

Being vigilant about what you eat is necessary to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. This means monitoring everything from the food choices and portions that you enjoy, as well as being mindful of any exercise or activity in which your participate. For many people with type 2 diabetes, having too much carbohydrate in their diet is a common cause of high blood sugar levels and eventual progression to full-blown diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). One study found that eating just 50 grams per day of white rice led to an average increase in HbA1c readings from 5% at baseline up to 7%. This research on the effects of carbohydrates like brown rice or other whole grains needs more exploration before any conclusions are drawn. The GI ranks food based on how it can affect your blood sugar. A healthy diet is not only important to managing diabetes, but also for a healthier heart and weight. The glycemic index rank of the foods you eat should be monitored closely as they could make controlling you...

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