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Month: June 2014
An excellent heart for health
Although it’s considered to be a vegetable, the heart of palm is in fact the soft core of approximately 70 different species of palm trees that grow in tropical regions, especially in Latin America. It’s also often referred to as “palm cabbage” though it has nothing to do with the cabbage family. The heart of […]
10 Foods Not to Be Refrigerated
The next time you get home from shopping, think twice before putting all your groceries in the refrigerator, because some foods don’t like the cold at all.
91-Year-Old Woman Breaks Marathon Record
We all need some inspiration to exercise from time to time. The news about 91-year-old Harriette Thompson hit a cord on me today. The two-time cancer survivor finished her 15th marathon on Sunday at the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon, completing the race in 7 hours and 7 minutes — a record time for […]
How can the burden of diabetes be reduced?
Prevention Simple lifestyle measures have been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. To help prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, people should: achieve and maintain healthy body weight; be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days. More activity is […]
What are common consequences of diabetes?
Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. 50% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke). Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy (nerve damage) in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers, infection and […]
Happy « meal + beer » pairings
Numerous articles and books are available if one wants to know how to match a meal with wine. In the case of beer though, one has to hunt a little harder, maybe because beer is often drunk alone—simply for its taste or to refresh when it’s hot or to quench a thirst. Basic pairing criteria […]
What are the risks of diabetes in children?
The frequency of diabetes is rising around the world, and studies are showing children are at increasing risk of developing the disease. About 350 million people worldwide have the illness, a number likely to more than double in the next 20 years. Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves […]
