FRUIT SMOOTHIE

This Fruit Smoothie is packed with antioxidants considering that Apples, Oranges and Grapes are rich in  nutrients. These are everyday fruits we all have at home. 

INGRIDIENTS 

1 Apple, cored and washed

1 Orange, pealed and pulp extracted

1 Cup of Grape (red or white)

1 Cup of filtered water

Combine all the above in a blender and process until smooth.

CARROT BLAST - SMOOTHIE

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This is a sunny delicious SMOOTHIE

It takes 20 minutes to make

INGRIDIENTS 

1 Cup of baby carrots, washed

1/2 Cup of strawberries, cleaned and washed

2 Medium size sweet pepper, cleaned and washEd

1 Cup coconut water

Combine all ingridients in a blender and process until very smoothe. 

Cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. This smoothie taste heavenly. 

Enjoy it.

FOOD GUIDE FOR DIABETICS

WHAT IS DIABETES?
Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body's inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood.

Diabetes is classified into two groups:

Type 2 diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue and blurred vision.
Treatment include diet, exercise and medication for which you have to consult your doctor.

Type 1 diabetes
A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Nowadays we are more aware of nutrition than ever before. There are many magazines, organizations  and bodies out there giving advice, instructing on what to eat and not eat. The Internet is also a power house packed with information for all aspects of healthcare. Navigating all these can be challenging. But I hope it will help to know the general principles of healthful eating towards better management of effects that Diabetes can have on the body.

Below find suggestions for Diabetics Meal Plans:

Potion Control:
Enjoy foods you love in portions that make sense.

Balance Nutrition:
Fuel your body with the right mix of niutrents to keep you strong and satisfied.

Frequent Meals::
Eat five small meals a day to keep your body running and help fight hunger.

What to Eat:

• Fresh fruits, Frozen Fruits, Avocado 
• Fresh Vegetables, served raw, steamed or grilled 
• Leafy Greens like Kale, Collards and Spinach 
• 100% Vegetable juice, low in sodium 
• Beans and Legumes 
• Green Plantains 
• Nuts like Almond, Walnut, Peanuts and Pecans 
• Pumpkin and Sunflower seeds
• Peanut Butter 
• Fish such as Salmon and Tuna
• Olive Oil and Canola Oil
• Bread, Crackers, and Pasta made with whole wheat flour 
• Oatmeal 
• Bran Ceral
• Brown Rice and Wild Rice
• Quinoa, whole Grain Barley 
• Popcorn 

What to Avoid  

• Butter, Lard and Cream Sauce 

• Red Meat, Hotdogs and Sausages 

• Whole Fat Dairy products

• Canned Fruits with added Sugar and Syrup 

• Fruit juices with added Sugar

• Jams, Jellies and preservatives 
• Dried Fruits with added Sugar
• Canned or Frozen Vegetables with added Sodium or Sugar
• Vegetables cooked with Butter
• Bread, Pasta, Cereal made with refined Grains 
• Instant Rice or Instant Noodles 

HABITS AND FOODS THAT CAN DAMAGE YOUR LIVER

The LIVER performs essential functions related to the following in the body. Digestion, metabolism, immunity, and storage of nutrients. The Liver is therefore a vital organ without which the tissues of the body can easily die from lack of energy and nutrients. 
The good news is that the Liver can regenerate its dead or damaged tissues. 

In order to care for this vital organ ensure you do not over indulge in the following:

SUGAR

Too much refined Sugar is harmful to your liver

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS 

Talk to your doctor before you take herbs to make sure they are right for you

OVERWEIGHT 

The extra fats in your body can build up in your liver cells causing fatty liver decease, that makes the liver swell

ACOHOL

Excessive intake of alcoholic drinks can damage your liver.

WHAT WALKING DOES FOR US

WHEN WE WALK, WE BOOSTS ENDORPHINS, EASING STRESS, TENSION, ANGER, FATIGUE AND CONFUSION IN TEN MINUTES

ENGAGES THE RECTUS ABDOMINIS MUSCLES

IMPROVES BLOOD PRESSURE

REDUCES GLAUCOMA RISK

HELPS BUILD BONE MASS, REDUCING RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS

LIMITS SICKNESS BY HALVING ODDS OF CATCHING A COLD

HALVES ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

IMPROVES HEART HEALTH BY INCREASING HEART RATE AND CIRCULATION

AS THERE IS PROPER CIRCULATION, BALANCE IS IMPROVED PREVENTING FALLS  ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

HELPS BURN MORE FAT

LIMITS COLON CANCER

AT LEAST 30 MINUTES OF WALKING EVERY DAY IS A MUST FOR BETTER HEALTH AND LIVING LONGER.

KEEP WALKING!