Tag: blood glucose

The Surprising Benefits of Avocado Seeds

Avocados are one of the most powerful superfoods. But most of us don’t think much of avocado seeds – we just throw them in the trash can. Not only are avocado seeds edible, they can give you lots of health benefits. Before I show you how to prepare avocado seeds, check out their health benefits. […]

15 Foods to Eat and Avoid On an Empty Stomach

The stomach reacts to foods differently when it’s empty. Some healthy foods shouldn’t be eaten when breaking a fast. They can cause diarrhea, acidity, stomach upsets, and so on. Below are foods you should and shouldn’t eat on an empty stomach. 1. Eat eggs Studies show that eating eggs for breakfast reduces total daily calorie […]

Spike in teen obesity explained by decreased calorie burn in puberty

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 20 percent of adolescents age 12-19 years are obese in the United States. Obese teenagers are more likely to have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for the development of diabetes. Adolescents who are obese are also at a […]