How Can I Make It to the End of the Year Without Gaining Weight?
We are in the middle of the holiday eating season, and most people gain weight in the 10 days after Christmas.
We are in the middle of the holiday eating season, and most people gain weight in the 10 days after Christmas.
Mindful eating could help you maintain a healthy weight as you learn to be more intentional, deliberate, and focused on the foods you are consuming — and why.
Given that added sugar contributes to diabetes and heart disease, it’s important to understand where added sugars in our food are hiding and how to make informed decisions about selecting foods with less added sugar.
Semaglutide medications are mostly discussed in the context of type 2 diabetes management and weight loss; however, there is growing evidence to suggest that these medications may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Micronutrients and macronutrients work together, so it is important to make sure you are meeting your daily recommended allowance for each.
The glycemic index is important because it helps adults with type 2 diabetes (and adults with pre-diabetes or adults without diabetes) monitor their carbohydrate consumption — so choosing “good” carbs is important.
While stress is a normal part of life, experiencing prolonged periods of stress is not healthy.
Low-impact exercise offers several of the same benefits of high-intensity workouts, only without the stress and physical demands of higher intensity workouts.
If you have type 2 diabetes, it is important to monitor your blood sugar — especially if you’ve been prescribed a semaglutide medication for weight loss or to manage diabetes.
While you may not need to rule out weight loss medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic from your weight loss strategy, there are some side effects to be aware of.
Side effects associated with semaglutide, including nausea or gastrointestinal issues, can make you less inclined to eat and can compromise your nutrition.
Older women with a high BMI are at greater risk from diabetes.
Clinical management of intermittent fasting and a Low Calorie Diet can be effective strategies for weight loss and mitigating the risks of type 2 diabetes.
While some risk factors for type 2 diabetes are out of your control — age, genetics, ethnicity — there are some things you can control, such as what you eat, managing stress levels, and getting exercise.