The incidence of type II diabetes has increased world wide resulting from an interaction between a genetic predisposition fueled by behavior and environmental factors. Diet and exercise are considered important components of the treatment for type II diabetes. Together they can improve insulin sensitivity and potentially reduce the need for oral medication or exogenous insulin. […]
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
You know that sad lazy feeling you get on a cloudy rainy day? All you want to do is stay in bed and binge watch Netflix, take a nap (or 2) and make something rich and delicious for dinner. Unless of course you live in Hawaii and have no idea how to relate to the […]
What is the FODMAP Diet?
IBS. Three little letters that carry a lot of weight. More commonly known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, it’s a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes pain, discomfort, bloating, and altered bowel habits. The global presence is 11.2% but the incidence of the disease is higher in western countries affecting 10-20% of the adult population […]
Hydration
Our body is composed of up to 65% water, although after this hot summer, maybe more like 57%. Anyone else sweat just by sitting still this summer? Water is used by all organs of the body, serving as a transportation system for nutrients, and metabolic reactions. The ubiquitous rule we’ve all heard about how much […]
Diabetes Explained
Diabetes. One word with a big meaning. In order to explain what to eat if you’re a diabetic, it’s important to first establish that there are two types of Diabetes (technically three when including gestational diabetes) Type I and Type II; and they’re different from one another. In order to distinguish the two, it’s important […]
Supplements for the Athlete
Protein plays a large role in our body by building new muscle tissue, influencing neurotransmitters, upholding the structure and integrity of our cells as well as influencing energy metabolism and immune function. The protein requirements for adults begin at 0.8gm/kg but the demands for an athlete are higher than those who are sedentary. Amounts safely […]
Benefits of a Plant Based Diet
Have you ever been in that dreaded first date situation where you’re staring at a menu and know you want a rib-eye medium rare with a baked potato and sour cream, but are afraid of making a gluttonous first impression so you err on the side of social safety and just get a salad? ….Why […]
The Role Fat Plays in Your Diet
In order to understand why fat is important, we must first explain exactly what a fat is. Simply put, a fat is 3 fatty acid molecules attached to a glycerol spine; also known as a triglyceride. These fatty acids are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules. These fatty acid chains are essentially links of […]
The Ketogenic Diet Explained
“Is butter a carb?….”.