Tag: insulin
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Is Dried Fruit a Healthy Snack?
We have all grown up snacking on dried fruit, believing that it is really good for us. What no-one ever told us is that too much dried fruit can actually be bad for you! Some dried fruits are full of preservatives that are detrimental to your health, but even the completely natural and organic varieties should […]
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6 Sneaky Hormones That Make You Fat
The human body uses chemical messengers, called hormones, to convey information between different organs and cells. Hormones are critically important in the co-ordination of all bodily functions, but they can sometimes work against our conscious wishes. You may wish to lose weight, but, your body could be signaling to store fat. By learning how your […]
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3 Simple Tricks to Control Blood Sugar Response and Lose Weight
Planning a weight loss program without addressing blood sugar would be like planning a wedding without a bride– it’s just plain useless. In order to effectively burn fat, your body relies on certain signals, one of which is your blood sugar. If your blood sugar level is as unpredictable and extreme as the roller coasters […]