Category Archives: Zinc

The Amazing Chia Seed

Chia seeds are one of the most powerful and nutritious superfoods in the world. Chia seed is an excellent source of fiber, packed with antioxidants, full of protein, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and the richest known plant source of omega-3 essential fatty acids Continue reading

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Health-e-Tip: Eight [Alkaline] Foods for Healthy Skin

Beyond being born with great genes, the best thing you can do for your skin is to eat a healthy diet. Learn how to enhance your skin from the inside out by eating foods that will make your epidermis glow with health. Continue reading

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Ten Reasons Why Leafy Greens are the Power Players on Any Plate

Americans’ heavy dependence on dairy, meat and grains to the exclusion of these all-important [green leafy] vegetables has taken away the necessary “punch” they should be getting from their diet, and it has been replaced with a need for an afternoon nap. Continue reading

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The Doctor Is In: The Dawn Phenomenon

There are several biochemical reasons why the dawn phenomenon occurs and I’ll discuss those and then give a couple of ideas of how to weaken the dawn phenomenon effect. Continue reading

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The Benefits of Zinc

There are many essential minerals in human health but one that stands out for diabetic patients is zinc. Zinc is needed by the pancreas to produce and secrete insulin, also needed for glucagon secretion, and is needed in insulin receptors on body cells to accept insulin and have it stimulate glucose entry into the cells. Continue reading

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The Benefits of Omega 3 Oils

The benefits of Omega 3 oils are endless in people with Type 1 diabetes. They:
Reduce insulin resistance
Reduce inflammation
Lower lipids, blood pressure
Prevent depression and anxiety Continue reading

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