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The Major Factors Contributing to Obesity in the Latino Population
Obesity is a growing concern in many communities, and the Latino population is no exception. Rates of diabetes and obesity have risen dramatically over the
Best Snacks If You Have Diabetes or Insulin Resistance
If you have diabetes you should always try to eat high nutrient-rich snacks (high in fiber, protein and healthy fats) that will keep you full and won’t cause blood sugar spikes.
How Many Carbs Should I Eat?
Learn why the quality of the carbohydrate and how you eat it is more important than trying to always stick with a carb number.
The Inflammatory Link: Understanding How Inflammation Causes Metabolic Disease
Chronic inflammation is known to be an underlying cause of several diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, type 1 and type 2 diabetes (T1D and T2D), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune diseases
The 3 Harbingers of Metabolic Discord: Sugar
Over the last 100 years we have set in motion a path towards metabolic dynfunction in our society that eventually leads to obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease by the introduction of the three “harbingers of metabolic discord.” One of these is refined sugar.
Diabetes and Obesity: Defining Markers of Metabolic Disease
The rise of obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and is associated with significant co-morbidities including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), high cholesterol, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. In Dr. Casimiro’s first post read why she started this blog and what you can do to lower your metabolic disease burden.