Sheik Md Jalal Uddin asks:
I am suffering from diabetes [sic].
Is rice ok for diabetes?
How do I measure it?
Thank you for asking, Sheik. You have at least three options to choose from. In my opinion, using the Glycemic Index (GI) is a simple tool to determine the type of rice that is best not only for people with diabetes, but also for individuals suffering from glucose intolerance, a symptom often overlooked that precedes a number of medical conditions including inflammatory diseases. To refresh your memory, GI measures how rapid carbohydrates affect the blood glucose (sugar) levels, within two hours of intake. Think of it as a ranking system for carbs; the lower the value, the lesser effect on glucose levels. If you have a very selective palate, may I recommend that you skip to the last choice, Basmati rice, otherwise, if you are after the best type for regulating glucose levels, not so much the taste, kindly continue to the Continue reading ‘Three Rice Options for Diabetics’
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Perhaps everybody will agree if I say everybody wants to stay young and beautiful. Well, pretty good guess I may say but that’s the truth. Everybody just hate aging and even seeing signs of it.
We resort to medications, treatment options and even cosmetics in order to combat and halt aging. Scientists today have identified a compound (resveratrol) that stimulates sirtuin a gene that promotes youthfullness, and inhibits the body’s predestination to aging and such compound is found in red wines and skins of grapes. More readings on voaNEWS.com.
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Reading on the news today, it shows that New York City could be the first State to radically ban the use of transfats in cooking and other food preparation activities.
It was shown that the consumption of trans fat may contribute to clogging of the arteries which results to various types cardiovascular diseases leading to heart attack.
Transfats are created through the addition of hydrogen to a vegetable oil. This activity increases the possibility of producing more dangerous types of cholesterol that are hazardous to health.
NewsScientists has the news. Check it out.
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Perhaps sleeping at night may not be applicable for everyone due to varying work schedules, better yet, we would like to focus on the benefits of sleeping as a whole.
America may be one of the countries where sleeping is valued. The demands of everyday work and social commitments have taken toll on Americans’ sleeping habit. The following are just some of the reasons why getting the recommended hours of sleep has been hard to get.
• Work demands
• Shifting work schedules
• Existing sleeping problems
• Pathological Worrying, etc.
• Eating habits, etc.
While the above causes might not be the case for some people who are experiencing such condition, there will always be some people who will get susceptible to developing pathological sleeping problems.
The body can only endure much so following just simple recommendations below will put you out of this possible health danger.
• Follow regular sleeping patters, sleep and get up at the same time
of the night/day daily
• Do not do other stuff in bed other than sleeping and sex
• Eating lightly before sleeping will help you relax and fall asleep
• Keep room lighting at a level comfortable for sleeping (dim is
recommended)
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For most people, multivitamins are thought to only benefit children and those who frequently get sick. But the truth of the matter is, everyone needs multivitamins: no exceptions! Contrary to what others say, a well-balanced diet would not provide all the needed vitamins and minerals needed for a day.
The American Journal of Epidemiology provided writings about the long-term benefits of regular intake of multivitamins. The study offered a big proof of protection against colon cancer and other cancer illnesses of the digestive system.
Just this morning while taking my groceries I was able to speak to someone who happens to be a cancer survivor. During the course of the conversation, she mentioned that it was her poor eating habits and stressful career which brought her body more susceptible to developing cancer. Sad but true.
We can now see a big proof as to why diet and receiving complete nutrition, including multivitamins can save you from the devastating effects of cancer and other illnesses.
All in all, below are the ways to an effective eating lifestyle:
1. Reducing animal food product consumption, including fat
2. Eat healthy food stuffs like fruits and vegetables (especially, leafy ones)
3. Drinking fluids (potable water) and juices
4. Enough rest
5. Multivitamin Intake
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Cancer is just one of the horrors of today’s health. According to the latest records of the American Cancer Society, it shows that 27% of the cause of death in the United States is brought about by one type of cancer and people may develop any of its types during their lives. This alarming statistics cancer currently provides genuinely deserves immediate attention.
Being physically healthy does not guarantee you to be free from getting cancer but you should rather check on the type of lifestyle you live in order to make sure that you are not making yourself more susceptible to cancers. Below are lifestyles that kick you off from increasing individual cancer risk.
- Exercise and Avoiding Too Much Stress
- Avoiding Vices such as cigarette and tobacco smoking
- Eating highly nutritious food rich in fiber, vitamins and, minerals such as fruits and vegetables
- Taking Vitamin Supplements
- Taking Enough Rest
Also, regular checkups with cancer experts is just one of the things that you can do in order to reduce the possibility of acquiring cancer. WholeHealthMD lists more of this stuff so you may go check that out.
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I am a bit surprised by the news today regarding whitebread having a close association with cancer incidence among people who consumes them. The research is based on a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
The research also aims to promote the consumption of whole grains and vegetables in order to avoid the horrors of Kidney cancers (Renal Cell Carcinoma). Its surprising to know that most foodstuff that we regularly eat unknowingly jeopardizes our health.
In the study, it shows that among the 6000 recorded case of renal cell carcinoma, more than 80% of them were found out to have consumed more than 5 slices of whitebread a day while the remaining population were recorded to have approximately consumed 1 and a half slices per day. Moreover, the study confirms that the former are twice more likely to develop kidney cancer within their lifetime than those who consumes less.
More of this information can be found in this site
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Naomi Moriyama’s book, “Japanese Women Don’t Get Fat or Old: Secrets from My Mother’s Tokyo Kitchen,” talks about the seven pillars of Japanese food – fish, vegetables, rice, soy, noodles, tea and fruit. All of which, she believes, are the secrets behind Japanese health and vitality. Of the seven pillars, fish was introduced first and was given much attention to. Since Japan is mainly surrounded by water, it’s no wonder that Japanese diets are fish-based, rich in fish and seafood, with sparse beef offerings (perhaps also owing to limited land space).
However, people must be aware that not all fish or seafood is healthy, especially if consumed in large quantities. A lot of fish and seafood contain high amounts of cholesterol and may not be healthy alternatives at all.
Scientists and health experts believe that fish oil derived from herbivorous fish species like mackerel, salmon and sardines contain natural fish oils considered to be natural anti-cholesterol agents. Fish oil contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, more popularly known as omega-3 that lower blood cholesterol levels and improves blood coagulation properties. They are also proven to prevent the risks of heart attacks, depression and some forms of cancer. Continue reading ‘Japanese Meals: Fishy, fishy, fishy’
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As a child, my dad used to fold a piece of paper, insert into the upper part between the chopsticks and secure it with a string or rubber band. This method allowed me to use chopsticks like a tong until I eventually learned to use them without properly.
Whenever my son is given his set of chopsticks, he commonly uses it to poke the food or to spear whatever is on his plate. Because of this, I employ the same technique as my father applied to me (and my chopstick use) with my son, who manages to pick some food using his mommy-made chopsticks.
According to a popular Eastern legend, the idea of using chopsticks originated from cranes, who would eat their food one bite-sized piece at a time using their beaks. Can this be the reason behind the absence of obese or even fat cranes? Properly paced eating? Maybe, maybe not. Continue reading ‘Japanese-style Eating (how to use chopsticks)’
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I am a big fan of Japanese food, something that rubbed off to my son as well. In fact, we just had shrimp tempura, gohan (steamed rice), kani (crabsticks), tuna sashimi, tamago (egg) and kani salad for lunch. For some reason, I always feel satisfied, full yet still healthy without the supposed guilt of eating too much after every Japanese meal. Continue reading ‘Going Japanese (at least during meal times!)’
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World-renowned chef and food stylist Nir Adar has come up with an innovative snack that is healthy, handy, easy to clean up and best of all scrumptious. He called it CrispyCones™. Continue reading ‘Crispy Cones, a healthy fast food’
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…Unless you’ve got friends and connections working for the search engine company. Oh what I wouldn’t do to get into Google Café. Continue reading ‘How to Save on Organic Food: Work at Google’
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Media buzz lately has been good to green tea. More large-scale companies like Lipton, Snapple, Starbucks, and even a beer company are increasingly showing significant interest to this new fad that they cannot miss out. As an intelligent consumer, you don’t want to be fooled and realize that you are simply drinking sugar with an itty bitty dash of green tea in it, much like how everyone else thinks that my logo is a toxic waste bin :?, until I tell you it’s the vector counterpart of this matcha green tea cup pictured in this article. 
Sure, you have in your pantry, green tea bags (bad choice), or a stock of green tea leaves, either the Chinese (why?) or Japanese (better but not good enough) variety, but hear me out. Soon, you would want to switch to Matcha for your next tea party.
Continue reading ‘Matcha: Not all Green Teas are the Same’
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