Maintaing a healthy blood sugar level is critical to your health.  Having high or low blood sugar is equally damaging.  High blood sugar levels can lead to prediabetes or diabetes.  Your body produces insulin to move the glucose in your blood, to the cells, so they can produce energy.  The key is
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Cucumbers are popular around the world and are a versatile food. They are technically fruits and grow on vines or bushes.  Although there are many types of cucumbers, you can generally categorize them as slicing or pickling.  They can be added  to water for extra flavor, or eaten in salads and
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There are many types of starches in plant based foods.  Some are good for you, and some may cause you problems.  While it's true that starch is a type of carbohydrate, there are some staches that are healthy for you.  Here is what you need to know about starches. Rapidly Digestible Starch Rapidly
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Your brain controls your muscles, nerves, and more.  In addition, it controls your thoughts and emotions and stores memories.  These are just some of the reasons you will want to do what you can to protect your brain.  You may think that having "senior moments" and cognitive decline, is a normal
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Pineapple is not only tasty, but it has been used around the world as a natural remedy for things like digestion and allergies, for centuries.  Pineapple is a fruit that grows on a tropical plant that is native to Paraguay.  One of the most common natural uses for it is for aiding digestion of
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There are a lot of factors that influence your metabolism, and how easy it is to gain or loose weight.  While it's true that for most people, your metabolism slows down as you age.  There are other factors that are involved such as thyroid health, gender, and genetics.  Here is what you need to know
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You don't have to plant seeds to get healthy vegetables and herbs.  You can regrow some plants from scraps.  This is a great way to take control of your food and get more from your scraps.  Here are a few of the easiest plants to grow from scraps.  But there are more like green onions, basil, and
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Your skin is a reflection of your overall health.  And because the foods you eat can either be healing or cause inflammation, it's no suprise that they affect your skin too.  Eating a healthy diet is the best way to provide your body the nutrients it needs to build new healthy cells, repair damaged
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Even if you have a healthy gut microbiome, you may get the occasional upset stomach.   It can happen because of a different food, or drink, that you aren't used to.  Or maybe you are under stress and it is challenging your digestion.  Or maybe you just ate too much. Here are some natural solutions
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Having and maintaining healthy white teeth can help you feel and look younger.  It's the enamal on the outside of your teeth that is white.  As you age, it's normal for your enamel to thin and for your teeth to get discolored.  Your diet and lifestyle can contribute to discoloration of your teeth
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