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Kale is a delicious and extremely nutritious vegetable that is gaining popularity right now. Kale, also known as borecole, is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. It belongs to the Brassica family that includes cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, collards, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. As a leafy green vegetable, it is available in curly, ornamental, or dinosaur varieties. Kale’s colors can vary from green to purple to red. Kale’s health benefits come from its fiber content and high concentration and excellent sources of disease fighting antioxidant vitamins like A, C, and K. Kale contains the antioxidants carotenoids and flavonoids and is also rich in the eye-health promoting lutein and zeaxanthin compounds. Nutritionally, one cup of kale contains 36 calories, 0 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of vitamin A, 200% of vitamin C, and 1,020% of vitamin K. It is also…
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Type 2 Diabetes: Decreasing Your Risk after a Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes.
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While gestational diabetes is a diagnosis unique to pregnant woman; type 2 diabetes is a familiar plight for millions of Americans. However, important new research indicates that the link between these two types of diabetes may be closer than originally believed. A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that: “5 to 10 percent of women with gestational diabetes develop type 2 diabetes immediately after pregnancy, and that women with a history of gestational diabetes have a 35 to 60 percent chance of developing type 2 diabetes within the next two decades”. If you were diagnosed with gestational diabetes during your pregnancy there are certain adjustments you can make now to lower your risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes in the future. Evaluate your risk: Contact your family practitioner to arrange a consultation. They will evaluate your personal and family history to determine how high your risk is for developing type 2 diabetes. Evaluate…
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The cost to care for diabetics in the United States has increased dramatically over the last five years, but a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University may have identified a method to help diabetics better control their health. The American Diabetes Association estimates that care for diabetics, including diabetes supplies, hospitalizations, medications and other associated expenses cost $245 billion in 2012. The ADA last estimated the total annual costs for diabetics in 2007. At that time, the total cost of diabetes was estimated at $174 billion. The staggering increase shows why it’s vital for diabetics to properly manage their diabetes. According to the National Diabetes Education Program, people with diabetes should: Follow their meal plan. Get 30-60 minutes of physical activity per day. Stop smoking. Ask for help if you need it. Check your blood glucose and blood pressure as directed by your doctor. Take medications regularly. Maintain a healthy weight. These are excellent tips but putting them…
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