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
When I think about fish & chips I immediately think, UK. Fish & chips, as a fast food, has been around for over 156 years! Yes, you read that correctly. The ever so delicious Fish & Chips have survived 2 World Wars and is a household favourite around the world. So who started this revolution?
When shopping at our local grocer, I will spend hours picking out the best looking fruit and veg there is. “Oh no, this one has too many speckles!”, “That one is too soft”. Yes, we can all be a bit picky sometimes, but are we storing our well picked out goods properly when we get
During the summer months, I usually move away from heavy meats like beef and lamb. I prefer lighter healthier foods. This recipe yields 4 patties and each patty contains about 190 calories. Ingredients: 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup Basil, thinly sliced fresh 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground 1
Portion control has been top of the weight loss charts for many years now. Professionals claim that by eating the right portions, you can basically enjoy all types of food even the naughty ones. I approve this message! I have been quite skinny for most of my life but there has been times where I
Some days it feels like you need an encyclopedia to figure out what you should and should not eat. So, for today’s chapter in our new found encyclopedia I will discuss ‘Super food’. What exactly is super food? Well, super food is just an awesome name for a group of fruits, veg, nuts, beans and
In life, there is always good and bad. Good exercise and bad exercise, good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, good food and bad food. This also goes for carbs! So, what is a carb? A carb or carbohydrate is found in starchy foods like potatoes, cereal, rice, bread and pasta. Carbs are a good form of
We all need vitamins and minerals to help our body grow and develop. When we are deprived of these nutrients our body will lash out in different ways. How to know when you are lacking vitamins? Cracks in the corner of your mouth? Deficiency: Iron, Zinc and vitamin B Source: Salmon, tuna, poultry, eggs, clams,