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    The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reports that 25.8 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, or about 8.3 percent of the population. About 7 million of them are diagnosed, and 79 million more people have the prediabetes form of the disease.  About 1 in 10 American adults has diabetes. If trends continue, that figure is expected to double or triple by 2050. In 2012, 13.4 million women (11.2 percent) had diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Report. About 15.5 million men (13.6 percent) had it.     Diabetes is now a disease that affects 371 million people worldwide,...

     The world is such a busy place-That’s a fact. If you are a busy person, you cannot avoid feeling less energy at certain times of the day doing everything to get things done. Depending on your activities, feeling weak can be a constant daily discomfort for many. Having less or worse-no energy at all to do stuff even though you are not sick is not ideal to neither be productive nor enjoy the day.      So, what does one do to feel energized, enthusiastic and on the beat when you go through your daily routine? People have a...

Our heart is the most critical muscle in our body. It works real hard to keep us breathing to keep us alive. It ticks 24-7 even when we are relaxing or sleeping and does not even go on a break. Whatever activity you do- walking, jogging, on the threadmill or biking, your heart benefits from every type of activity you choose. Studies show that 80 percent of heart disease is preventable with a healthy lifestyle choices and management of risk factors. A heart healthy meal from breakfast through dinner (and snacks in between) can help you lead a worry-sick free...

People can go nuts when it comes to “nuts”. Nuts are nature's special way of reminding us that some good things come in small packages. This bite-size nutritional power energetic bundle of heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals are available everywhere you go, affordable and not messy to eat. Eat it anytime but don’t go overboard or it may ruin your appetite because of its content of fat and calories.  And although many believe that nuts are a healthy choice by themselves, avoid mixing them with sugary or salty toppings or they’ll quickly become a diet crasher. ·         BEST FOR...

Health conscious people are filling their cup with green tea.  Its time you do the same and you will be surprised with what green tea can do for your body’s health. Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What makes green tea extra special is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the polyphenol EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate - a powerful antioxidant) from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves thus decreasing its nutrient content. Green tea has many different types of...