Nutrition Blog
Cinnamon Power
The ability for cinnamon to improve glucose, triglyceride, and LDL cholesterol levels has been supported through randomized,prospective, double-blind clinical trials- the best kind of trials. Cinnamon has been shown in vivo to create insulin sensitivity at the cellular level. For those with pre-diabetes and diabetes, this means one thing- improved blood glucose levels. But at what amount? It has been shown that as little as 1 gram of cinnamon a day can improve blood glucose, triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels, the biomarkers that give you a "report card" of your diabetes, or cardiovascular disease status. Not to mention, it tastes...
Turmeric is Terrific!
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have that funny association with that fuzzy-plant pet from the 70's: the Chia Pet. Make no mistake- chia seeds are NOT for sitting around the house, they are one of the most nutrition-dense foods known to man. They provide a generous amount of protein, fiber, heart-healthy fat and even offers a little amount of calcium for the tiny seed that encases such goodness! Chia seeds have been part of human nutrition since 1500 BC. Many countries world-wide have consumed chia seeds for thousands of years due to its huge nutritional and therapeutic potential. Much of the epidemiological research on chia seeds are...
Cocoa
