Living with diabetes is not always difficult. Diabetes may only become a chronic condition if it is not managed, and it can then lead to other dangerous ailments.  Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder where one’s blood glucose or blood sugar levels are too high. Some of the symptoms of the disorder include increased thirst, urination, […]

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published March 2016 and has recently been updated and revised for accuracy and comprehensiveness. As a personal trainer, it’s always important to get to know your prospective clients as much as possible before determining that they’d be a good fit for your services. All too often, however, personal trainers […]

Blood contains cholesterol, which can be either fatty or waxy. Although high cholesterol is generally considered bad for your health, it is not entirely harmful. It is because the body needs cholesterol in the right amounts to function. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) -the good cholesterol, flushes out the bad cholesterol – LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), which builds […]

You may have heard the term “raw food diet.” Health and wellness professionals put a lot of emphasis on eating more fruits and vegetables in general to support overall health. Some take the recommendation a step further and tout the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables raw. While there is no one way of eating […]

Being overweight is one of the most common problems in the modern era. As per a study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these, a staggering 650 million were obese. It is no surprise that being overweight can lead to several health risks and adverse […]

Fruits, vegetables, grain dishes, legumes, and meats are commonly consumed around the world. But if you’ve ever tried collard greens from Brazil and then from the south of the United States, you know that they taste very different.