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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Win one of 4 Freedom Foods Cookbooks!
For your chance to win one of 4 Freedom Foods Cookbooks, tell us in 25 words or less what is your favourite gluten free product and why.Entries close Monday 2nd June so enter today!
For terms & conditions, please visit Healthy Food For Life
Monday, April 21, 2008
Types of Diabetes
There are three main types of diabetes and a pre-diabetic condition:
1. Type 1 (insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset diabetes) - is the most serious but least common form and mostly occurs in normal weight children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes cannot make the hormone insulin due to a damaged pancreas and require daily insulin injections to stay alive.
2. Type 2 (non-insulin dependent or adult-onset diabetes) - is the most common form and usually develops in overweight people after the age of 40 due to the body not responding to insulin properly. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by being overweight and inactive, having a family history of diabetes, and eating too much fat and refined carbohydrates. Treatment revolves around healthy eating, weight control and physical activity.
3. Gestational - is a temporary form of diabetes that develops in some women during pregnancy because certain hormones stop insulin from working properly. It usually disappears once the pregnancy is over, but if left untreated can result in a difficult delivery and health problems in the infant. It is usually detected during a routine blood test at 24-28 weeks, and is generally treated with healthy eating alone. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, but this can be reduced with a healthy lifestyle.
4. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) - is a pre-diabetic condition where blood glucose is higher than normal but not in the diabetic range. IGT increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes but this can be prevented with a healthy diet and regular exercise, both of which are more effective than medication. As little as 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, coupled with some weight loss, will improve your health.
Taken from Healthy Food For Life
Info by Dr Susanna Holt (PhD, dietician)
1. Type 1 (insulin-dependent or juvenile-onset diabetes) - is the most serious but least common form and mostly occurs in normal weight children and young adults. People with type 1 diabetes cannot make the hormone insulin due to a damaged pancreas and require daily insulin injections to stay alive.
2. Type 2 (non-insulin dependent or adult-onset diabetes) - is the most common form and usually develops in overweight people after the age of 40 due to the body not responding to insulin properly. The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by being overweight and inactive, having a family history of diabetes, and eating too much fat and refined carbohydrates. Treatment revolves around healthy eating, weight control and physical activity.
3. Gestational - is a temporary form of diabetes that develops in some women during pregnancy because certain hormones stop insulin from working properly. It usually disappears once the pregnancy is over, but if left untreated can result in a difficult delivery and health problems in the infant. It is usually detected during a routine blood test at 24-28 weeks, and is generally treated with healthy eating alone. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, but this can be reduced with a healthy lifestyle.
4. Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) - is a pre-diabetic condition where blood glucose is higher than normal but not in the diabetic range. IGT increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes but this can be prevented with a healthy diet and regular exercise, both of which are more effective than medication. As little as 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, coupled with some weight loss, will improve your health.
Taken from Healthy Food For Life
Info by Dr Susanna Holt (PhD, dietician)
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Detox Concept
The detox concept comes from the alternative health area, and refers to practices used to cleanse the body by eliminating habits and foods that introduce toxins, exacerbate allergies or intolerances, or lead to nutrient deficiencies.
The aim of detox diets is to cleanse your body and improve your health, not to lose weight (although this can be a welcome side effect).
Toxic Lifestyle Factors
* Alcohol
* Smoking and passive smoking
* Recreational drugs, some medications
* Antibiotics - particularly if taken over a relatively long period of time
* Exposure to pollutants and other toxic chemicals
* Poor dietary habits
* Regular intake of deep-fried foods and foods rich in saturated fat
* Not enough exercise or time spent outdoors
* Stress
* Regularly drinking 2 or more caffeine-containing drinks a day
What are toxins?
Toxins are chemicals that can harm the body. They can enter the body from the environment by being inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin, or they can be produced inside the body by certain bacteria and metabolic processes.
The nose, tongue, skin, liver and kidneys help prevent toxins from entering or remaining in our bodies, and all of our organs contain enzymes that can break down certain toxins.
However, poor dietary habits can impair the body's detoxification processes. Some toxins can be removed from the body through sweat, urine and faeces, but some fat-soluble toxins can accumulate in the body's fat stores. Losing excess weight while eating a low-fat, low-glycemic index (GI) diet can help remove these accumulated toxins by reducing your body fat stores.
Taken from Healthy Food For Life
Info by Dr Susanna Holt (PhD, dietician)
The aim of detox diets is to cleanse your body and improve your health, not to lose weight (although this can be a welcome side effect).
Toxic Lifestyle Factors
* Alcohol
* Smoking and passive smoking
* Recreational drugs, some medications
* Antibiotics - particularly if taken over a relatively long period of time
* Exposure to pollutants and other toxic chemicals
* Poor dietary habits
* Regular intake of deep-fried foods and foods rich in saturated fat
* Not enough exercise or time spent outdoors
* Stress
* Regularly drinking 2 or more caffeine-containing drinks a day
What are toxins?
Toxins are chemicals that can harm the body. They can enter the body from the environment by being inhaled, ingested or absorbed through the skin, or they can be produced inside the body by certain bacteria and metabolic processes.
The nose, tongue, skin, liver and kidneys help prevent toxins from entering or remaining in our bodies, and all of our organs contain enzymes that can break down certain toxins.
However, poor dietary habits can impair the body's detoxification processes. Some toxins can be removed from the body through sweat, urine and faeces, but some fat-soluble toxins can accumulate in the body's fat stores. Losing excess weight while eating a low-fat, low-glycemic index (GI) diet can help remove these accumulated toxins by reducing your body fat stores.
Taken from Healthy Food For Life
Info by Dr Susanna Holt (PhD, dietician)
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