Blood vessels clog up when they become sticky
A special non-stick layer, known as the glycocalyx, prevents things from sticking to the sides of blood vessels.…
A glass of wine winds down more than just your head
A glass of wine is able to slow things down in the gut, reducing the angst faced by…
If you don’t include sleep in your diet – you won’t lose fat
You’re on diet, but eating healthy and exercising is time consuming. Something has to give, cutting down on…
What happens to sugar levels when you eat a steak ?
Believe it or not, your ability to put away sugar – INCREASES ! But despite this improvement, your…
Why tough times call for INSULIN RESISTANCE
Insulin resistance is a clever strategy, to survive TOUGH TIMES. The low grade inflammation associated with insulin resistance…
Mannose in the insulin resistant
We look at mannose, a kissing cousin of glucose, who loves to decorate, in this week's episode of…
When the fructose in your sugar treat, “gets” away
From your small intestine, because you ate too much, too quickly – your liver has to deal with…
Too much fructose, whatever form it’s in, makes you fat
Small amounts of fructose aren’t a problem. In fact, they’re a treat, but large amounts of fructose are…
High sugar levels ALONE do not cause trouble, they need a TRIGGER
Addressing the trigger is going to be the key to fighting the ravages of type 2 diabetes. High…
Are your snacking habits hitting the snooze button on the brain alarm clock ?
When your energy level slumps mid-afternoon you fuel your brain with a little sugar energy – right ?…