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A Food Plan to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

March 8th, 2016 by Margo Gladding

diabetesDiabetes is the largest health-care and health-economic problem in the United States. In 2012, it affected 28.9 million adults 20 years of age and older, and an additional 86 million adults with prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is associated with a 10-year shorter life expectancy and many health complications and health consequences, including:

• 1.5-2 times increased risk of heart attack and stroke
• 30% risk of vision loss after the age of 40
• 35% risk of chronic kidney disease
• 50% risk of neuropathy
• 44% of all new renal dialysis cases
• 60% of non-traumatic lower limb amputation Continue reading “A Food Plan to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes”

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The Real Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle

January 6th, 2016 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

couch-potatoWe all know we need to move and if you’re like many of us, moving more may be on your mind as you begin this New Year.

Sometimes we need a little jumpstart, an incentive to get up and get going. Here are a few facts about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle that may just give you what you need to get moving:

• Increased risk of colon and breast cancer: One study showed a 40% decrease in cancer mortality in persons who were physically active compared to those who were inactive.

• An increase in insulin resistance: A recent study reported that for every 2 hours per day that a person watched TV, the risk of type 2 diabetes increased 14%.

• Decreased brain health: One study reported that there was a 50% reduction in the risk of dementia in older persons who maintained regular bouts of physical activity. Continue reading “The Real Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle”

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National Healthy Lunch Day: 8 Ways to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

November 17th, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

lentil-saladToday is National Healthy Lunch Day, organized by the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness about the need to make healthy choices at lunchtime.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to metabolize the amount of sugar that you are ingesting. Diet, excess body weight, lack of exercise, and heredity  often play significant roles in developing type 2 diabetes. At least 92% of type 2 diabetes cases can be attributed to lifestyle choices, with 8% attributable to genetics.

Basically, type 2 diabetes is often extremely preventable. Here are eight ways in which you can reduce your risk.

1. Get moving, lose weight: The association between abdominal fat, or the apple-shaped body, and type 2 diabetes is well established. Fat cells, particularly abdominal adipocytes, secrete a number of biological products that slow the effects of insulin, impair the body’s ability to use sugar, and interfere with insulin production from the pancreas. Continue reading “National Healthy Lunch Day: 8 Ways to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes”

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Lunch Today: Roasted Carrot Hummus Wraps with Chicken

November 10th, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

carrot-hummusNational Healthy Lunch Day is November 17. Started by the American Diabetes Associations (ADA), this event hopes to raise awareness of how lifestyle changes, especially what we eat, can make positive impacts on our lives.

Last week we gave you tips on how to pack a healthy lunch, and today I am sharing one of my favorite recipes for the lunchbox. This delicious wrap is always made after we have had chicken and veggies for dinner. I roast a few extra carrots with a whole chicken and there are plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. Although there is some initial preparation, once the hummus is made, you can store it for a week in the fridge. If you don’t have time to make your own hummus, there are some great store-bought versions – just add the roasted carrots to the hummus and blend in a good food processor, blender or even with a hand blender. Continue reading “Lunch Today: Roasted Carrot Hummus Wraps with Chicken”

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November 17: National Healthy Lunch Day

November 3rd, 2015 by Paula Gallagher

healthy-lunchObesity and type 2  diabetes are epidemics in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 17% (or 12.7 million) of children and adolescents  between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. And over 1/3 of adults are considered obese, plus 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, which is about 9.3% of the population.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is looking to change those statistics by starting the first National Healthy Lunch Day. They are hoping to raise awareness of how lifestyle changes, especially what we eat, can make positive impacts on our lives. Figuring out what is healthy and what is not can be a challenge. On their website they provide useful tips to help you make the right choices.

If you are one of many Americans who never has time to pack a lunch, you may want to find some time. Packing your lunch and using smart choices can save you money, calories and most importantly, your life.

Here are some easy and quick tips from the ADA on how to pack a healthy lunch. Continue reading “November 17: National Healthy Lunch Day”

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