Vitamin Focus: E

This article is the last in a series focusing on the different vitamins. The other vitamins that have already been covered are vitamin A, the B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin D.

What is vitamin E and what does it do for us? Vitamin E has long been known as the vitamin that helps skin heal when applied topically. There are those who buy bottles of liquid vitamin E to apply it to old scars in hopes that they will soon disappear through the magic of the vitamin. Despite many success anecdotes, research has…

There’s an Apple for That!

Want white teeth and healthy gums? Want to considerably lower your cholesterol? Want to an easy way to increase the fiber in your diet? Want to lower your risk for osteoporosis and certain cancers? Want help with managing your diabetes? Yeah… there’s an APPLE for that!!

If you have ever wondered just why an apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, you may be interested to learn that eating apples provides many healthful benefits, from dentition and digestion to diabetes management and more.

Apples contain pectin which acts as a natural tooth whitener, and biting and chewing the…

Addicted to Slim

There are all types of dependencies, but one of the easiest to acquire and hardest to remedy is addiction to diet pills. Weight loss aids come in a wide variety of types and ingredient mixes, and are available by prescription or over the counter. Obesity is rampant in our nation, and the glut of products professing to resolve it have targeted a growing faction of consumers – mostly female – who are addicted to slim. It is pretty well-accepted that the idealization of the female form has caused severe self image issues and feelings of inadequacy among American women…

Foods for Thought

When many people hear the words “diabetic diet”, they automatically think “sugar-free”, but sugar is just one ingredient to be wary of when managing type 2 diabetes. Sodium can be a hazard if you also have high blood pressure, and fatty foods promote weight gain which makes it more difficult to control your diabetes. Paying close attention to the foods you choose is imperative for optimal health. Managing your diabetes can sometimes be a hassle, but making healthy food choices is easy when you know the pros and cons.

Carbohydrates raise glucose levels, but your body needs carbs for fuel, so choose complex carbohydrates that are absorbed more slowly to…

7 Steps to a Guilt Free You!

There is never a dull moment when dieting, unless dull is how you describe your food. There are some simple ways to cut the calories without losing the taste and to maintain your weight. Here is a simple diet plan:

1. Begin your day with multigrain Cheerios with fresh-cut banana on top with low fat or skim milk. Enjoy a cup of unflavored (no syrup) coffee with a splash of skim milk and a teaspoon of sugar.

2. For lunch indulge in a small Caesar salad. Here is the catch: make it yourself. Use iceberg (no nutritional value) or romaine lettuce,…