HealthCircle(Image courtesy of starluck) There is a common misconception that Type 2 Diabetes is caused by sugar, but it's not. There are two causes of diabetes: - Family history - Being overweight or obese Unfortunately, since nothing can be done about the first risk factor ...
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise. Unfortunately, if it is not properly controlled it is fatal. In 2006 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 231,404 people died from diabetes, or conditions related to diabetes. That makes ...
(Photographer: Karen Barefoot) In the coming week we are going to be talking about type 2 diabetes, a condition in which a person's body does not produce enough insulin. Currently, 8.3% of the population of the United States of America (or 25,800,000 people ...
(Image courtesy of xn3ctz) Let's face it, we've got great beaches in south Florida and we love going to them. But we always seem to want to lounge around, wasting a great opportunity for exercise: Playing at the beach Running in sand, running ...
(Photographer: loleia) A really easy way to cut calories from your diet is to just drink water. You can add anything to it that doesn't contain calories, like: Crystal light or lemon juice. This helps a lot because most other drinks contain ...
(Image courtesy F3rd4) Weight loss is a journey. The sooner you start the farther you'll get. So what are you waiting for? If you want to start losing weight there is no better time to start than right now! After all, New Year's resolutions ...
(Image provided courtesy of TheDrake92) As you have probably noticed we have a brand new website. Unfortunately, it's large and takes a fair amount of time to load on a phone. So pretty soon we will be unveiling a new mobile site. Keep checking ...
(Image courtesy of Neriah-stock) When you are on a diet or exercise regiment, it helps to have a friend or loved one to help and support you. It really helps if they are on the same diet or exercise regiment, that ...
(Image courtesy of IshqAatish) A diet or exercise regime that works for one person might not work for you, and vice-verse. There is no right diet, or correct diet. Likewise there is no right exercise regiment, or correct exercise regiment. Try different ...
(Image provided courtesy of jaylopez) When we talk about eating 'healthy' on this blog, what we are really talking about is eating foods that are low in calories. We know that not many people focus on calories these days, but they should. Calories ...
(Image provided courtesy of Darren Hester) Popcorn with light butter is a great food and it's low in calories. One bag of popcorn (with light butter) = 120 calories! If you had one or two bags for a meal that would only be 120 ...
(Image courtesy of WDWParksGal-Stock) It's okay to splurge (within moderation) for one day on special occasions. Have a great 4th of July!