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Your grandmother used it for jelly, but pectin, a natural gelling agent extracted from fruits, has many uses outside of canned jams. The structure of this agent allows it to bond with water in an acid environment. Sugar increases the chemical’s ability to form these bonds, which has led to […]

As we mention in previous articles we know that the American diet contains high saturated fat, trans fat, and other harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, additive substances, and less in fruits and vegetables. These types of harmful substances are toxic. Our body’s detoxifying functions try to get rid […]

It’s rare to find an exercise so straightforward it appeals to practically everyone. Walk into a gym, however, and you see such a variety of exercise equipment it’s difficult for a novice to know where to start. So many different choices are confusing. Exercise is so easy to do, yet […]

Turmeric may be one of the most effective anti-inflammatory spices in existence. It has long been known as being a powerful spice that has been used in India for thousands of years: used as a spice and a medicinal herb. Believe it or not, it may help you better control […]

Making changes to your diet can be hard, and it can be intimidating. You may not know where to start, and all of the recommendations you find online can make things super confusing. The good news is improving your Type 2 diabetes can be done with just a handful of […]

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says it does not know what causes diabetes. However, even though many major players appear to be pro-economic rather than pro-diabetic, the ADA gives a good piece of advice in their publication, that all diabetics need to pay attention to. It says, “The cause of […]

We obtain our energy from the glucose (sugar) that circulates in our bloodstream. The body uses insulin, a hormone, to control circulating levels of glucose. Too high a level of glucose is just as bad as too little glucose. Those who cannot control their blood sugar, for example diabetics, are […]

Diabetes affects almost every organ of your body and effective care for diabetes requires a dedicated team of healthcare providers. They include your doctors, dieticians, counsellors, eye specialists, dentists, etc. Every individual who has diabetes has different needs. Communicate with your healthcare team to better understand which treatment is suitable […]

One of the most common disorders that children are born with is spina bifida. The name means split spine and it comes with a vast array of symptoms, from barely any at all to a form so severe it means that a patient may never walk. Just fifty years ago, […]

Many of us are trapped in cities, living a stressed-out life and with God-Knows-What poisoning our systems. Some of us are growing concerned about these imbalances in our bodies and seek out cures. Some of us simply want to dissolve body fat fast – as quickly as possible, in fact. […]