Diabetes mellitus, often simply diabetes is a syndrome characterized by disordered metabolism and inappropriately high blood sugar (hyper- glycemia) resulting from either low levels of the hormone insulin, or from abnormal resistance to insulin’s effects coupled with inadequate levels of insulin secretion to compensate. The characteristic symptoms are excessive urine production polyuria, excessive thirst and increased
Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease due to a congenital disorder of uric acid metabolism. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This provokes an inflammatory reaction
Walking is the number one way of getting somewhere. To most toddlers learning how to walk it’s the best thing they will ever accomplish. Gone are the dreaded skid marks and sore hands from crawling, hello two feet! As adults we take the fact of being able to walk and run for granted. We hate
I know this may seem like a strange combination, but this recipe is truly delicious. You won’t even know there is spinach in it. This recipe makes 2 servings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 cups Water 1 Banana 1 cup Strawberries, sliced 2 cups Spinach Honey to taste (optional) Method: Add the yogurt,
This smoothie is rich in protein and will give you a great boost before a workout. This recipe serves 2 Ingredients: 375ml Skim milk 500ml Kale leaves and stems 1 Kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped 1 tbsp Smooth peanut butter 1 tsp Honey Method: In a blender add the milk, kale, kiwi, peanut butter and
EFA- rich olive oil is great and will improve your energy during the day. Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cucumber, small 1/4 cup parsley 1 stalk celery 1 cup water Sea salt, to taste 3-4 Tbsp olive oil Pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 of a lemon’s juice Method: In a blender combine the spinach, cucumber,
I know this sounds like a strange combination but try it! Not only is it delicious but this smoothie may improve your heart and brain function. It may also lower your cholesterol. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: First layer: 1 Avocado, peeled and cut into cubes 1 cup Plain yogurt, low-fat 1/2 Lime, juice
The perfect pancakes for breakfast, noon or night! This recipe serves 2. Ingredients: 2 Bananas 4 Eggs 2 tbsp Almond butter 1 tbsp Coconut oil Blueberry jam Instructions: In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Add the almond butter and eggs. Stir until fully combined and pour mixture into a pouring jug. Heat the coconut
This recipe is great when you have a exercising buddy to share it with. Ingredients: 2 cups Spinach, preferably frozen as it makes the smoothie frothier 2 Bananas 1 cup Apple juice Method: Add your frozen spinach, bananas and apple juice to a blender. Blend until smooth Serve and enjoy! Source: Best Health Magazine .ca
Bananas are packed full of nutrients and works great in any exercise filled diet. Ingredients 1 cup Banana, sliced and frozen 1 cup Vanilla yogurt, low fat 1/2 cup Low-fat milk 2 tbsp Whole wheat cracker crumbs 1 tbsp Milk powder, low fat 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3 ice cubes Cracker crumbs for garnish Method: