by bens nqc | Oct 5, 2018 | Behavior and Lifestyle, Nutrition and Fitness
Beer = Oktoberfest. Nope, it’s not the costumes, it’s not the beer halls, it’s not the bratwursts… it’s definitely the beer that makes the Oktoberfest. However, if you’re diabetic, you might be wondering if you can still enjoy Oktoberfest with all its large beer halls...
by bens nqc | Sep 26, 2018 | Diet, Nutrition and Fitness
It’s a known fact that leafy vegetables are among the healthiest and most nutrient-packed in the vegetable hierarchy. However, more often than not, they are also the most difficult when it comes to incorporating them into delicious dishes that everyone, kids included,...
by bens nqc | Aug 29, 2018 | Diabetes Education, Diabetes Management, Diet, Natural Remedies, Nutrition and Fitness, Type 2
Eating white rice is worse than drinking soda. Yes, you’re reading that right. One cup of rice is equivalent to two cans of soda, in terms of carbohydrates that ultimately become sugar in your bloodstream. This also explains why Asians are at higher risk of having...
by bens nqc | Aug 27, 2018 | Diabetes Management, Diet, Natural Remedies, Nutrition and Fitness
For diabetics in the Philippines, there is only one culprit. Definitely not sweets or even sugar. It’s rice. Specifically white rice. It was said that it will take as much as a whole year for Filipinos to adjust to the absence of rice when immigrating to other...
by bens nqc | Aug 24, 2018 | Diabetes Management, Diet, Natural Remedies, Nutrition and Fitness
Diabetes is a lifetime complication. Once you’re diagnosed with it, the only thing that you can really do is manage it to prevent the health complications that come with high blood sugar from worsening. Ultimately, prevention is still infinitely preferable to cure, as...
by bens nqc | Jul 31, 2018 | Diet, News, Nutrition, Nutrition and Fitness
These days, you can find all sorts of “natural” and “organic” products online, all touting their supposed medicinal qualities and health benefits. The sheer number of herbs, superfoods, spices, and vegetables that are supposedly good for you can be a bit overwhelming...
