Preventing Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes are rates skyrocketing globally and occurring at younger and younger ages. The good news is it is highly preventable
Healthy Weight
Maintain, Don’t Gain Maintaining a healthy weight is important for health. In addition to lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also lower the risk of many different cancers. Move more, eat less. Turning off the television and skipping the sugary drinks are two ways to get started.
Obesity-Promoting Genes in an Obesity-Promoting World
Genes Are Not Destiny Genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and adaptation. Obesity is no exception. Yet relatively little is known regarding the specific genes that contribute to obesity and the scale of so-called “genetic environment interactions” the complex interplay
Fiber
Fiber helps regulate the body’s use of sugars, helping to keep hunger and blood sugar in check.