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What Causes Eye Floaters and Dry Eyes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9WkRYMfvp8 Dr. Berg - best foods for eyes https://youtu.be/wafi94q8gPg Dr. Berry - high carb low fat diet cause of macular degeneration 1 cup spinach/day to prevent MD Carrots have no effect Fatty ocean fish - salmon, sardines, tuna 3x/week "Vegetable" oil 4x greater risk for MD - use … Continue reading Macular Degeneration & Eye Health
Goal: To focus on your diabetic eye health by regular retinopathy screening and vision evaluation. Make/keep appointments with your eye care professionals for regular eye exams. The Eye Exam That Can Save Your SightEarly detection and treatment can reduce the risk of blindness by 95 percent. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness if you don’t get … Continue reading August is National Eye Exam Month
Many processed foods (mostly processed meats) have nitrates, which, according to some studies, are carcinogenic. However, some vegetables also contain nitrates. In some forms, nitrates and nitrites can be hazardous. However, they may also have health benefits. You can check the label of processed meat for nitrites or nitrates in the ingredient list. If there … Continue reading Nitrates/Nitrites
In this 2023 video, we explore the intriguing topic of the importance of food order and how it impacts your overall health. Dive into the science behind the sequence in which you consume your meals and discover its surprising effects. Uncover the relationship between whey protein and blood glucose levels and how food order plays … Continue reading Why Food Order Matters
An additional benefit of sunlight is its crucial role in your circadian rhythm. A circadian rhythm is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats on each rotation of the earth roughly every 24 hours (Wikipedia). Dr. Arlene Taylor, brain-function specialist, describes it: “When sunlight enters the eye, it strikes the light-sensitive retina. Remember, … Continue reading Sunlight and Circadian Rhythm
Eating (whole) eggs, preferably pasture-raised, actually decreases the risk of dying from heart disease. Watch the following 30-minute video for full information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKOjXm32OTk&t=4s If you got this email from someone who forwarded it to you, please consider subscribing to our blog yourself at https://adventistvegetariandiabetics.com/blog-posts/-2. Scroll down to the SUBSCRIBE box and enter your email address. Please … Continue reading Eating Eggs Increases the Risk of Dying from Heart Disease? NO!!
July is National Blueberry Month https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/july/national-july-belongs-to-blueberries-month-july Sponsored by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, an agriculture promotion group made up of blueberry farmers, processors, and importers in North and South America, who work together to research, innovate, and promote the fruits of their labors as well as the growth and well-being of the entire blueberry industry. … Continue reading July is National Blueberry Month
If you are following a dietary protocol that requires counting carbohydrates (and you should be!), your first question probably is, Should I count total carbs or net carbs? And what is the difference? In the United States, properly labeled packaged food shows Total Carbohydrates as a main category with possible sub-categories of Dietary Fiber, Sugar, and Sugar Alcohols. “For nutrition … Continue reading Carb Calculations: Total or Net?
June is Avocado Month in California! https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/06/13/california-is-celebrating-avocado-month-with-promotable-volumes/ Avocados are the most nearly perfect food for vegan/vegetarian diabetics! (Second only to organic free-range pasture-raised eggs for lacto-ovo vegetarians.) Some members of our Facebook group eat a whole avocado (or half, depending on the size) every day. "One-half an avocado is a nutrient and phytochemical dense food … Continue reading Best Fruit for Diabetics
It's time to raise your water bottle in celebration of National Hydration Day on June 23! This day was created to remind us all of the importance of staying hydrated, and the many health benefits that come with it. It is believed that drinking plenty of fluids can help reduce fatigue, improve your mental clarity … Continue reading National Hydration Day
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