Tag: blood sugar
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Moringa: The Next Big Superfood?
When it comes to the growing list of superfoods, moringa always seems to be at the top of the pile. Native to northern India, Moringa Oleifera has quickly become a favorite supplement among health enthusiasts. They often use it in the form of a powder, capsule, oil, or tea. Unlike most plants, all parts of…
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Peas Are The Little Green Veggies You Need More Of
Peas are not just the plain little green vegetables you always thought they were. Remember when mom forced you to eat them. She was seriously onto something! I bet you’ve never thought of adding them to your smoothie either? Or better yet, that they’re filled with loads of healthy protein and fiber. These two nutrients can…
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Sustainable Energy For Your Body: A Natural Boost
It is commonly believed that we lose energy as we grow older, but I conclude that the level of energy one has in life is not so much connected to age, as it is to state of mind. Naturally, when someone is coming to the end of their life and may be more susceptible to…
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Ginseng: Everything About Its Proven Health Benefits
Ginseng is a plant that has been adopted as a herbal supplement. As the most medicinally valuable element of the plant, its roots have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. There are many variations of this plant – most notably red Korean ginseng, American ginseng, and Asian ginseng. The compounds found in the…
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5 Snack Tips To Keep You Going During the Day
Snacking is an important part of keeping your blood sugar stable and your metabolism on the go. However, it has to be healthy, to be beneficial. We have all fallen under the spell of a snack that appears to be healthy, but contains hidden nasties. Bran muffins and cereal bars can be packed with added…
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Is Sugar Really That Bad For Your Skin?
Sugar: Highly addictive, debilitating, and wrongfully delicious. We all know it’s bad for your waistline, but what about your skin?
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Your Checklist For Metabolic Syndrome
The Well Up Challenge – a journey to weight loss and wellness: Over the past year, Longevity has hosted a weight loss and wellness challenge which aims to improve the overall wellness of a group of overweight candidates over a nine-month period. Our panel of experts provided advice and support to the participants during this…