Health & Wellness

Mar 30, 2011

Sugar Free or Not?

By |2026-02-12T10:48:42-05:00Updated: March 30th, 2011|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

Sugar free items or no sugar added items remove the processed sugar (sugar, corn syrup, brown rice syrup, molasses, etc.) and replace it will a slower digesting carbohydrate known as "sugar alcohol”. Some familiar names of sugar alcohols are sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol and lactitol. Most of them end in "ol” just like alcohol. These sugar alcohols will still have an impact on your blood sugar, however, because they digest more slowly you may see less of a spike.

Mar 24, 2011

Pharmaceutical Grade Diachieve Omega-3

By |2026-02-12T10:49:13-05:00Updated: March 24th, 2011|General Information|0 Comments

What does it mean to be “pharmaceutical grade”?

There are three grades of fish oil: cod liver oil; health-food grade fish oil; and pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. Due to its inferior purification process, cod liver fish oil and food grade fish oils are found to contain some contaminants such as mercury, PCB’s, and DDT. Pharmaceutical-grade fish oils are […]

Mar 18, 2011

Weight & Diabetes – What’s the Connection?

By |2026-02-12T10:54:11-05:00Updated: March 18th, 2011|General Information|0 Comments

The Diabetes & Weight Connection

According to the American Diabetes Association, when it comes to the prevention of diabetes, excess weight is a leading risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that losing five to ten percent of one’s body weight can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. It is a well-known fact that […]

Mar 16, 2011

Exercise Truths & Myths For People With Diabetes

By |2026-02-12T10:57:03-05:00Updated: March 16th, 2011|Fitness & Diabetes, Newsletters|0 Comments

Exercise is one of the best ways for someone with diabetes to utilize the extra sugar in their blood stream as well as help the liver produce less overall sugar. It can help suppress the appetite, increase hormones that give us a positive outlook, and boost your memory. Exercise will lower your blood sugar and you should be prepared. We were designed to move and thrive when we do. Let’s discuss some common truth and myths concerning exercise.

Mar 9, 2011

The Importance of Portion Control

By |2026-02-12T11:07:48-05:00Updated: March 9th, 2011|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

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It can be very challenging to keep portions in control. At times it seems nearly impossible not to eat everything on our plate. Didn’t our parents encourage us to “clean our plates”? We now know how important portion control is for blood sugar control as well as weight/calorie control. Yet, we still need a little help!

Here are some examples of portion controlled items that we carry to help you stay within your calorie and glucose “budget”:

Mar 7, 2011

Lower Cholesterol? Try Diachieve Omega-3

By |2026-02-12T11:10:47-05:00Updated: March 7th, 2011|General Information|0 Comments

Lower Cholesterol? Try Diachieve Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are getting a lot of attention these days from both the American Diabetes (ADA) and American Heart (AHA) Associations, especially for its benefits (lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure) to those people with diabetes who also have high cholesterol and/or high blood pressure.

Both the ADA and AHA agree that Cardiovascular […]

Mar 2, 2011

5 Simple Steps for a Healthy Heart

By |2026-02-12T11:14:26-05:00Updated: March 2nd, 2011|Heart Connection, Newsletters|0 Comments

As of January 26, 2011, the National Diabetes Fact Sheet released new statistics. In 2007, there were approximately 24 million Americans of all ages with diabetes and 57 million with pre-diabetes (over age 20). These numbers have increased to approximately 26 million Americans of all ages with diabetes and 79 million Americans with pre-diabetes over age 20. This does not account for the children who have pre-diabetes due to their obesity and inactivity.

Feb 23, 2011

Omega-3s offer the Ultimate Cardiovascular Protection

By |2026-02-12T11:16:31-05:00Updated: February 23rd, 2011|Heart Connection, Newsletters|2 Comments

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes. [1] Understanding the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease is important, because you can lower the risk of having a heart attack or ischemic stroke by following a healthy lifestyle plan which includes omega-3 fatty acids.

Feb 21, 2011

Omega-3’s Reduce Key Factors In Diabetes

By |2026-02-12T11:17:42-05:00Updated: February 21st, 2011|Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

In 2007, researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine discovered that inflammation provoked by certain types of white blood cell leads to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. The UCSD scientists proved that, by disabling the inflammatory pathway of these white blood cells, insulin resistance and the resulting Type 2 diabetes can be prevented. [3]

Feb 9, 2011

Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Heart-Healthy Way

By |2026-02-12T11:23:10-05:00Updated: February 9th, 2011|Diet & Nutrition, Heart Connection, Newsletters|0 Comments

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day dinner. February is also American Heart Month, and there is no better way to show how much you care than to protect the hearts of your loved one. The American Heart Association says your sweetheart may have the […]

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