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• Stevia Side Effects

  06/23/2010
  

  Stevia is a great all natural herbal sweetener that can be used a great low calorie, low carbohydrate sugar substitute but some people may worry about potential stevia side effects. read more

• Type 2 Diabetes Food List

  06/21/2010
  

  Many new type 2 diabetes patients find the prospect of adjusting their diet to manage the new disease to be daunting and a type 2 diabetes food list would be an extremely helpful guide. read more

• Cinnamon Health Benefits

  06/18/2010
  

  Cinnamon is a spice many of us use on a daily basis yet most people remain unaware of the many cinnamon health benefits . read more

• Fiber In Foods

  06/07/2010
  

  It is clear that Americans are not getting enough fiber in foods. Most of what Americans eat are refined foods where much of the fiber has been taken out. read more

• How to Make No Sugar Ice Cream

  06/06/2010
  

  Do you love ice cream? This article will help get you started in learning how to make no sugar ice cream. read more

• The Best Fiber Supplement

  05/29/2010
  

  It is a challenge getting the right amount of fiber in the typical American diet. We believe that we have come up with the best fiber supplement product on the market. Why? read more

• Meet Chef Rachel

  09/29/2009
  

  Chef Rachel, The Healthy Cooking Coach. teaches people how to cook up healthier, more productive lives. read more

• Some Facts About Sugar

  09/28/2009
  

  Americans consume 22 teaspoons a day of sugar That is 17% of all calories for the day People are eating 20% more sugar now than 40 years ago read more

• Welcome To NuNaturals New Website

  05/13/2009
  

  Welcome to NuNaturals new website. In the coming days you will experience a rich experience visiting our site. Look for cooking videos, more recipes, and a state of the art shopping experience. read more

• Blood Sugar Management Tips

  05/13/2009
  

  Blood sugar levels are one of the most discussed aspects of health with regards to diabetes but proper maintenance of blood sugar levels is also an important part of maintaining overall health. This article will give you blood sugar management tips as well as explaining just what blood sugar levels are and how they affect our health. First lets begin by explaining what blood sugar is. Glucose or sugar is the primary energy source for mammals and other animals, lipids (i.e. fats and oils) are another source but they are primarily a compact energy store. Blood sugar or blood glucose level is a measurement of glucose present in an animal, in mammals this level usually stays in a closely controlled range called the reference range and it is tightly regulated as part of metabolic homeostasis. Changes in blood sugar levels either increases or decreases from within the reference range do not usually have many negative consequences but chronically being outside this range can lead to many serious health conditions. There are many conditions associated with changes in blood sugar levels outside the reference range but the most serious ones are hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, and type I and II diabetes. Both forms of Diabetes result when the body is unable to manage insulin, in type I the body is unable to produce insulin, and in type II the body develops of resistance to insulin as well as displaying and inability to produce it. Both forms of diabetes can result in hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, which are the two opposite ends of the blood sugar spectrum, hyperglycemia occurs when blood sugar is too high and hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall too low. Hyperglycemia is not particularly dangerous in an acute sense by when chronic hyperglycemia occurs it is a general indicator of other risk factors, symptoms associated with hyperglycemia are excessive hunger, thirst, and urination, blurred vision, fatigue, weight loss, wounds healing poorly, dry or itchy skin, and impotence in men. Hypoglycemia is more dangerous than hyperglycemia in an acute case but is more closely associated with diabetes than hyperglycemia but can affect any person of any age, from a number of causes. Symptoms associated with hypoglycemia can range from generally feeling bad to seizures, unconsciousness, and in rare cases permanent brain damage and death. With our blood sugar management tips it’s easy to manage blood sugar levels and prevent these serious conditions. You can keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible through healthy dietary changes, and exercise. Plant-based high fiber diets are very helpful in not only preventing rises and crashes of blood sugar levels but also for losing weight and reducing risk factors for other conditions. Avoiding highs and lows in your blood sugar will not only make you feel better, but will significantly reduce your risk of developing diabetes or increasing diabetes related problems. Eating foods low in calories and carbohydrates will not only help you lose weight, but help you achieve healthier blood sugar levels as well. With these blood sugar management tips you’ll be able to get you blood sugar in check in no time! read more