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- by Cyrus Khambatta
3 Tips for a Successful Intermittent Fast
Intermittent fasting has become a big buzz word as of late. Many people talk about it as the newest health trend. The thing is, it’s not new, and it does have some fantastic health benefits! If you are living with diabetes, intermittent fasting may be something you should consider. In fact, our friends at Mastering Diabetes have written extensively on the benefits of intermittent fasting. If you are interesting in trying intermittent fasting, here are some tips to get you started.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Spring is Here: Walking Your Way to Your Goal Weight
Walking is an easy way to jumpstart a daily exercise program. If you are a person living with type 2 diabetes, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important. Now that spring is upon us, it is the perfect time for you to get outside and walk your way to a healthier lifestyle. Not only does walking help you increase your fitness levels, but it also helps control blood glucose levels and improves your body's ability to use insulin.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Tips for Eating Well During Spring Break
Spring Break is a time to relax and take a break from the stress of life and school; however, some families may struggle to eat a healthy diet, especially if you are traveling. Being healthy as a family sets a good example for your children to live a healthy and active lifestyle and is a great way to spend quality time together.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth Without Compromising Your Blood Glucose
Are you hoping to do something sweet for yourself or someone you love? Living with diabetes can change the way you approach sweets as a gift. There are some processed foods or treats made with refined sugar that can be detrimental when living with diabetes. This can be discouraging, but fortunately there are great ways to enjoy other sweets while managing your diabetes. Here are a few sweet treats to incorporate into your life.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Many people (especially those up North) aren’t too fond of the cold, dark winter months. Sometimes, though, all you need to put a smile on your face is a great book and a hot drink. Grabbing a steamy cup of something delicious will warm your hands, face, and insides.
So bust out your best mugs, because we’ve got a collection of recipes for hot drinks that’ll get you nice and toasty from the inside out. Besides keeping you cozy, these warm beverages offer serious health benefits: helping with digestion, boosting your immune system, and more.
So bust out your best mugs, because we’ve got a collection of recipes for hot drinks that’ll get you nice and toasty from the inside out. Besides keeping you cozy, these warm beverages offer serious health benefits: helping with digestion, boosting your immune system, and more.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Treat Yo'Self on Valentine's Day
Another Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you have mixed feelings about it, there’s no shame in just celebrating yourself, loving yourself, and spoiling yourself. It’s wonderful if you have that significant other but keep in mind you don’t need a romantic partner to have a love-filled Valentine’s Day!
- by Cyrus Khambatta
3 Daily Habits to Jumpstart your Food-Forward New Year
New habits take time. In fact, repeating something over and over for 21 days is the average duration it takes to create meaningful changes, and for this reason many people fail despite the many new year resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and jump into a different lifestyle.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
10 Fitness Tips for the New Year
The New Year has come and passed, and yet another new and potentially exciting year awaits us. Just because it is a new year, that does not mean that you should get rid of your habit of regular exercising. And if you by any chance don’t have this wonderful daily habit yet, this is the year to own
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Creating Healthy Foods Habits for the Whole Family
Watching children grow into independent young adults, finding confidence in a career, and learning the many life lessons are just a few of the benefits of growing older. The flipside is that aging can also bring new health challenges. Aches and pains in the morning, tighter fitting clothes, and even type 2 diabetes will strike millions of adults this year alone. While this can be a difficult diagnosis, it doesn’t have to be a devastating one. Instead, it just means that certain food and lifestyle choices may need to change.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Making Teatime a Holiday Tradition
Holiday traditions can serve us well by creating familiarity and festive fun. Tea can be a part of that tradition by hosting a holiday tea party. Sitting together, sipping a delicious, hot tea, and basking in the warmth of friends and family is an excellent way to welcome the holidays.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
Counting Down the New Year without Counting Down the Calories
As you head into the new year, you might be looking at goal setting and ways you can live a healthier life. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the year that has passed and ask what you might do differently. For some, this means looking at their health and asking how they can make better choices in the new year. This can be smart to reflect on at the end of the year as long as it doesn’t add to the holiday stress. The good news is, you can create a new you in the new year with less stress with some of these low-stress new year’s health tips.
- by Cyrus Khambatta
7 Ways to Celebrate with Christmas Tea
Don’t we all want to feel your best during the holiday season? With all the delicious temptations that come with holiday festivities, we need something to keep us on track with our health goals. Incorporating tea into your holiday celebrations is a great way to help keep yourself on track and still enjoy yourself with family and friends.