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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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12 Results found for 'blood sugar levels'
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11. Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
[DIET&FITNESS]
A person should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While many people get their daily intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals such as All Bran (1/3 cup = 8.5 grams), Fiber One (1/2 cup = 14 grams) and 100% Bran (1/2 cup = 8.4 grams) are all optimum sources for fiber. Don't ignore fiber for the rest of the day - you can incorporate it into your snacks, lunch and dinner. Some fruits have very high amounts of fiber;... Read More
A person should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. While many people get their daily intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables, high-fiber cereals such as All Bran (1/3 cup = 8.5 grams), Fiber One (1/2 cup = 14 grams) and 100% Bran (1/2 cup = 8.4 grams) are all optimum sources for fiber. Don't ignore fiber for the rest of the day - you can incorporate it into your snacks, lunch and dinner. Some fruits have very high amounts of fiber;... Read More
12. Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement
[DIET&FITNESS]
When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index - and they've become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood sugar levels. Carbs that break down fast and lead to blood sugar spikes are given a high value while carbs that move through the body slow are assigned a... Read More
When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index - and they've become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood sugar levels. Carbs that break down fast and lead to blood sugar spikes are given a high value while carbs that move through the body slow are assigned a... Read More
