Diabetes, Health Care, Obesity
Extensive research over the past half century has shown that curcumin, a component of the golden spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), has some promising effects. Promising effects have been observed in patients with various pro-inflammatory diseases including cancer,...
Diabetes, General Health, Health Care, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
By Marie Veselsky, RD, LD, CDE, BC-ADM Functional Foods are foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition. Oatmeal is a familiar example of a functional food because it naturally contains soluble fiber that can help lower cholesterol...
Diabetes, General Health, Health Care, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
By Marie Veselsky, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM Licensed Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Spices have been used for centuries, not only to give food flavor, but also for their health benefits. Generally, the leaf of a plant used in cooking is...
