The holidays can be especially challenging for people watching their blood glucose levels. Traditional Thanksgiving sides—stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet casseroles—are...
Which Is Better for Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health? Bread is a staple food worldwide, but not all breads affect blood sugar the same way. In recent years, sourdough bread has gained attention for its potential metabolic benefits—especially for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic concerns. This article explores how sourdough compares with traditional commercial yeast...
The holidays can be especially challenging for people watching their blood glucose levels. Traditional Thanksgiving sides—stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet casseroles—are often high in carbohydrates and added sugars, causing rapid spikes in blood glucose after meals.
Desserts, candies, and sugary baked goods are known to raise blood sugar levels and are often avoided by people concerned with their glycemic health.1–4 However, chocolate intake for metabolic health has been a controversy, with observational studies showing inconsistent results. A large prospective cohort study published in December 2024 by The BMJ sheds a new light to...
Infertility is defined as a lack of pregnancy despite >1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse, and its prevalence is rising.1,2 There are many factors that affect fertility, but growing research indicates that modifiable factors such as weight, lifestyle, and dietary patterns can significantly affect fertility.2 Diets that promote weight loss, such as the ketogenic diet, has the...
What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that plays a crucial role in the human body.1 It is an integral part of every cellular membrane and is a precursor to various hormones. Cholesterol is naturally lipophilic, meaning it dissolves and is attracted to fats instead of water.2 As such, cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream as...
