Posts Tagged with "exercise"
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jillbcooks 7/28/2009 5:57:00 PM
Have you heard of NEAT? It is the non-exercise exercise that can apparently make the difference between being lean and being plump. NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis, which is a long way to say all calorie burning activity other than exercise. So, NEAT involves any movement like pacing, fidgeting, climbing stairs and even yard work. To me, it sounds like a good way to make sure I can enjoy life's extras like a cupcake or slice of pie.
I’m trying to use the concept of NEAT to embrace yard work. My husband and I recently purchased a home. We’...
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CheriAtBettyCrocker 6/9/2009 10:04:00 AM
Once you have diabetes, the key is to manage it. The goal of food planning is to keep blood glucose levels close to normal. By making a few simple changes, you can help control blood glucose and achieve a healthy diet. What does this mean in your kitchen?
Count carbs. Carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels more than any other nutrient. Even small amounts of carbs will make your blood glucose rise and larger amounts of carbs will make your blood glucose levels rise more.
Cut down on total fat and saturated fat. When you think fat, think liquid. use canola or olive oil rather than solid butte...
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Betty Crocker 30-Minute Meals for Diabetes, blood glucose levels, calories, Chicken-Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cherries, exercise, lentils, phytonutrients, portion sizes, potassium, saturated fat, sodium, total fat
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