Snacking Between Meals? Mindful Eating Could Help.
Mindful eating could help you maintain a healthy weight as you learn to be more intentional, deliberate, and focused on the foods you are consuming — and why.
Avoid the Trap of Hidden Sugars
Given that added sugar contributes to diabetes and heart disease, it’s important to understand where added sugars in our food are hiding and how to make informed decisions about selecting foods with less added sugar.
Can Semaglutide Medications Help Promote Heart Health?
Semaglutide medications are mostly discussed in the context of type 2 diabetes management and weight loss; however, there is growing evidence to suggest that these medications may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Micronutrients and Macronutrients: What they are and why they Matter.
Micronutrients and macronutrients work together, so it is important to make sure you are meeting your daily recommended allowance for each.
Whole Grains Can Improve Insulin Resistance in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
The glycemic index is important because it helps adults with type 2 diabetes (and adults with pre-diabetes or adults without diabetes) monitor their carbohydrate consumption — so choosing “good” carbs is important.
Stress Management is an Important Component of a Weight Loss Strategy
While stress is a normal part of life, experiencing prolonged periods of stress is not healthy.
How Low-Impact Exercise Can Lead to a Healthier You
Low-impact exercise offers several of the same benefits of high-intensity workouts, only without the stress and physical demands of higher intensity workouts.
Maintaining Stable Blood Sugar While Taking Semaglutide (GLP-1) Medications
If you have type 2 diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar — especially if you’ve been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage diabetes.
The Side Effects of Wegovy and Ozempic
While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of.
Why Nutrient Rich Foods are Important when taking Anti-Obesity Medications
Side effects associated with semaglutide, including nausea or gastrointestinal issues, can make you less inclined to eat and can compromise your nutrition.
Could the Risk of Diabetes be reduced in Menopausal Women with Obesity?
Older women with a high BMI are at greater risk from diabetes.
How can Low Calorie Diets and Intermittent Fasting Benefit Patients with Type 2 Diabetes?
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes.
Can Exercise Control and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
While some risk factors for type 2 diabetes are out of your control — age, genetics, ethnicity — there are some things you can control, such as what you eat, managing stress levels, and getting exercise.
How to Maintain Weight Loss
Once you reach your goal weight, try these strategies to prevent gaining it back.