Thinking of giving up sugar? Desserts and drinks are not the only way that sugar makes its way into your body. Sugar is everywhere – from salad dressings to yogurt, canned fruit to sports drinks. It’s the hidden sugar in the foods we buy that is the real problem. Here’s what you need to know and how to give up sugar on your own.
Diabetes
Whether you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes or you love someone who is diabetic, you'll appreciate the info you find here! People who've been affected by diabetes in their lives are sharing their personal tips and advice for diabetic testing, ways to control your blood sugar (including low-sugar, sugarfree, and diabetic diets), and how you can find diabetes support groups to get answers to your questions from others who have diabetes as well.
Expired Medication – Is It Safe To Take Expired Antibiotics & OTC Drugs?
Got expired medication? Here’s the scoop on which prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines are still safe to take — even after the expiration date printed on the bottle — and which ones are not safe to take. Plus, tips for safely storing and disposing of old medicine.
Stevia Sweetener: What Is Stevia? Is It Safe? Can It Help You Diet?
What is stevia? It’s a natural sugar substitute! Here’s what you need to know about the safety of stevia products, plus how to make stevia sweetener at home
Top Diabetes Support Groups If You Have Diabetes Or Pre-Diabetes (Impaired Glucose Tolerance)
When I learned I was close to having pre-diabetes (also known as impaired glucose tolerance), I started looking to diabetes support groups for information on how to avoid becoming diabetic. Here’s where you can find the help you need to prevent pre-diabetes.
Easy Tips for Avoiding High Fructose Corn Syrup in Your Food
Avoiding high fructose corn syrup in your diet? Here are a few easy ways to avoid the corn-based sweetener that has been linked to health problems and has even been called a highly dangerous toxin.
Recently Diagnosed With Diabetes?… Welcome To My World! Diabetic Testing & Healthy Eating Tips
There have been some changes recently in the way that Diabetes is diagnosed. See details here. Besides using the Glycemic Index Chart provided here to pick & choose your foods, you can also try a number of tasty Diabetic recipes. You will need some good diabetic testing supplies too.
5 Popular Detox Diets – How They Work & Important Safety Issues
The big question is… do Detox Diets work? Another popular question… are Detox Diets safe? Here we explore the top 5 Detox Diets and discuss their safety issues.
Low-Carb Dessert Recipes & Fun Snacks That Are Atkins-Friendly
Fortunately, there are MANY satisfying snack and dessert options available that will satisfy your sweet tooth if you’re on a low-carb diet like the Atkins Diet. Here are the best low-carb desserts and snacks.
What’s Your Blood Pressure? (You Can’t Always Trust The Numbers On Blood Pressure Machines)
What it’s like to have blood pressure issues — including why my doctor says my numbers fluctuate so much all the time. They say there are no signs or symptoms that you have hypertension or high blood pressure. I say baloney. Here’s how my body changes when my blood pressure is high.
Have You Had Your Blood Sugar Tested?… Even If You’re Not Diabetic
Do you know what your glucose level is — what’s your score? Here’s how to test your blood sugar level and what it means.
