You become what you eat: Is it really true?

health Despite the fact that life expectancy of people has kept on increasing during the recent years this does not mean that people are living better. Nowadays we have diseases such as cancer, diabetes and high cholesterol that are much more prevalent than in the past. One of the major reason for this is that people nowadays does not know how to eat and will bring anything to their mouth. In this article I will be providing more information on healthy eating and some great foods that we have ne

Obesity Can Lead to Pregnancy Complications

A recent study says that the number of babies born to obese mothers who die in infancy has gone up seventeen percent. Women who are obese could have many complications when they are pregnant. Other studies have found that there is an association with birth defects and being obese. Some of these birth defects include heart problems and limb problems. Another health problem from being obese that could affect the mother is gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is developed during pregn

“Losing Weight the Wholesome Way”

Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels with the year 2020.( Health Journal ) Individual way to control this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Here are various diseases that you are putting yourself in chance of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds: 1. heart disease 2. stroke 3. diabetes 4. tumor 5. arthritis 6. hyperte

Good Fat, Bad Fat: Being Kidney Smart About Your Diet

Fats are an essential part of the diet. They aid the absorption of certain vitamins, help maintain the integrity and function of cell membranes, and support the immune system. Too much dietary fat can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. Recent research on animal models of PKD reveal a correlation between both quantity and quality of fat in the diet on disease progression, including kidney size, amount of scar tissue and rate of decline in kidney function. Let’s ta

Spaghetti Squash With Vegetables

One of my signature dishes is my spaghetti squash with lots of veggies in a tomato sauce . Always good, always healthy, and always easy to make, it's one of the staples in our house. Having very little carbohydrates makes it easy to eat, and it tastes so good that nobody will guess that it's good for you. It is so good that it was featured in a Prevention magazine cookbook on diabetes! I didn't win, but I didn't care. Everyone I've made it for loves it! I decided to make my spaghetti

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