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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Just when you started to get a handle on the glycemic index (GI) of foods, there's another value to grasp — glycemic load (GL). The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on the rate in which they affect your blood sugar levels. A GI of 1 to 55 is low, 56 to 69 is medium, and 70 to 100 is high — these high-ranking foods should be limited.
You Asked: Why Do Hangovers Make Me Hungry?
You're asking, and I'm answering.
Dear Fit,
I've noticed that on a day after a night of heavy drinking, whether I'm hungover or not, I tend to be ravenously hungry. I know that people joke about "hangover foods," but for me, it's not just craving greasy treats.
Spice It Up: Cinnamon Helps Keep Blood Sugar Down
Cinnamon may seem like the perfect spice for fall or winter, but new research once again demonstrated the spice's healthful effects on blood sugar. Recent findings indicate adding some cinnamon to your dessert may temper the blood sugar surge that follows a sweet treat. This new evidence, supports earlier findings that cinnamon contributes to controlling blood sugar levels in healthy adults.
How Do I Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels?
High levels of blood sugar have been linked to cancer in women. Knowing the importance of keeping blood sugars in target range, The World Cancer Research Fund has come up with a few simple, but important, tips on maintaining a healthy blood sugar:
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DrSugar Answers: Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Struggles
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I was diagnosed last year with prediabetes. I'm 32, caucasian, and have a BMI of 22.
DrSugar Answers: Carbs and Blood Sugar Levels
DrSugar is in the house and he has the answers. Since carb confusion is a common problem, his first response deals with the complex issue surrounding blood sugars and carbs.
Dear DrSugar,
I love eating fruits, but I worry about my sugar intake.
High Blood Sugar Linked to Sedentary Lifestyle
Reuters is reporting that people who lead sedentary lives, characterized by sitting or remaining inactive for most of the day, have high levels of glucose in their blood, even though they may not be diabetic.
Furthermore, the investigators found that the more time women spent watching television, the higher were their blood glucose levels two hours after they took the glucose test-drink. Meaning that while you may be free of Type 2 Diabetes now, elevated glucose levels may mean that a sedentary lifestyle could change that down the line.
Nicole Richie Diagnosed with Hypoglycemia: What's That?
Nicole Richie has been having a tough time of late, especially with her health. While shooting episodes for the 5th Season of The Simple Life with her buddy Paris Hilton, she has been fainting and passing out. YIKES!!!
The Benefits of Going Down
You all know I am avid about walking up the stairs whenever I can, but I just learned the benefits of going down the stairs. Surprisingly, walking down stairs or even downhill reduces blood-sugar levels more than walking uphill. What a pleasant surprise!
Hardcore Runners Remove Their Toenails, Permanently
For marathoners, crossing the finish line comes with battle scars — sore muscles, sunburn, sore nipples, and the impressive yet painful bruised toenails. Even though their feet are protected by socks and cushioned sneaks, the repetitive banging against the front of a runner's shoe causes bleeding under the nails, and can sometimes cause nails to just fall off. When these damaged nails do grow back, they don't adhere as well to the skin, becoming an ongoing problem for serial marathoners.
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