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Americans Run on Junk Foods

2011/06/23 Gayle 0

I read a story today about weight gain in rats and how rats fed a ‘typical American diet’ gained more wait than rats fed good old fashion lard. It has given me great pause! Here’s the story…. Rats fed a snack-based diet of highly palatable, energy-dense foods gained more weight, had more tissue inflammation, and were intolerant to glucose and insulin (warning signs of diabetes) than rats whose diets were high fat from lard. The study is featured on the cover of this month’s issue of the journal Obesity. “Obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States,” says Liza Makowski, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hilland the study’s senior author. “These findings provide us with a better animal model The rest of the story

Weight loss improves memory

2011/04/15 Gayle 0

There are all kinds of inspirations in the world. There’s the no one believes I can therefore I will. There are those who are just motivated, internally. And there are those of us who struggle to stay on the path. I am the latter! I struggle to keep my health and fitness in the forefront of my mind. My mother has attempted to browbeat me into submission my whole life (about everything, not just health) but I just do not respond positively to such tactics. On the other hand I am not really susceptible to the cajoling either. However, a new story may (MAY, such a big short word) tip the scale to make me work harder to lose weight…..Weight loss improves memory and concentration. The rest of the story

Want to be happy? Get Beautiful

2011/03/30 Gayle 0

A new series of studies shows that attractive people earn more money and marry better-looking spouses, and that the economic benefits of being good looking make them happier than their homely counterparts. Logically, you’d think that efforts to improve one’s appearance would somehow lead to more happiness. ~TIME MAGAZINE As if there weren’t enough pressures in life.

Sugar-free no bake cookies

2011/03/22 Gayle 0

Last week I visited my family. Rather than being encouraging in my quest to be sugar-free, they were discouraging. I heard multiple times how it was ‘just genetics’ and I should ‘accept that I would become a diabetic’. No doubt this attitude was fueled by the fact that they are already required to use medication to try to manage their blood-sugar levels. I say try because it seems the attempts are less than successful. It has taken me about a week to recover from the familial visit (and yes, my family has this affect on every aspect of my life), but I am back on track! So today I will share with you my latest fascination… Sugar-Free No Bake Oatmeal Cookies! When I was in The rest of the story

Cold Feet

2011/03/05 Gayle 0

I am frequently asked by people how I know my blood sugar was a problem. The answer is that my feet bothered me. They always felt cold. Since Jenn and I both have diabetics in our family, we are aware that circulation problems can occur in diabecice and I began to keep a check on my blood suagr levels. This story from the News, reminds me why this is so important! Diabetic Oregon Man ‘Doing Fine’ After Dog Eats Toes Published March 04, 2011 | Associated Press A diabetic man from Oregon who awoke to find that his dog had eaten three of his toes says he is recovering and hopes to leave the hospital soon. Nathan Jones told The Associated Press on Friday that he is “doing fine” The rest of the story