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There is indeed a beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease. A new study found that the consumption of green tea rapidly improves the function of endothelial cells lining the circulatory system which is big news in the progression of atherosclerosis.
Results showed that endothelium-dependent brachial artery dilatation increased significantly after drinking […]
Boy oh boy- what a week. Lets see… I passed out at work due to a bloodsugar of 38- go figure. It was AFTER I ate lunch and was back on the floor/nursing. What the heck is all I have to say? Thanks goodness I am a nurse and my fellow nurses didn’t freak out […]
This week was very crazy around here- really quite sad. We had several deaths in our close nit community and at my workplace. With that being said… was virtually non existent around the blogging front. Apologies!
For the week- my bloodsugars were very very very low. Did I mention that they were low? Like 62 and […]
Do you use extra salt on your food?
Yes, shaker is next to me at the table
No, never. Only while cooking
I am salt free
I love Mrs. Dash
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What is your favorite heart healthy treat?
Fruit
Low fat pretzels or baked chips
Frozen yogurt
I do not snack
I eat it all!
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Ok, this week has been soooo long! My bloodsugars, 2 hr post, have been anywhere from 89-115. Not bad. I am having a hard time with food as of late- still!!!! I do not know what has happened to me and my sensible ways. I was better this week, but didn’t eat enough fruits and […]
Journal time… I am a bit more back on track. My 2 hour post sugars have been between 90-120, so a little higher but down from last week- thanks goodness! I have to admit, I am having a hard time staying on track with my food. It is really annoying me too!!
I know what I […]
I always knew I liked grape juice for a reason, and it is also my kids favorite juice!
Juices made from apples or purple grapes - and the fruit themselves - protect against developing clogged arteries, a study suggests.
Hamsters were fed the fruit juice, the equivalent of 4 glasses a day for an average size person, […]
How many times a week do you exercise? Tell the truth!
Every day without fail.
3-4 times a week.
Once or twice- too busy.
Once or twice- too lazy!
What. is. exercise?
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Ok, so it has been an interesting week here. I am not sure if it is the high stress level here, or the lack of concentration on my part but oh boy the bloodsugars have been oh so bad! I single handily went from having my average sugar in the 90’s to struggling to keep […]
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