Diseases and Conditions

Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Health, Vegetarian & Vegan

Managing Diabetes on a Vegetarian Diet

July 25, 2019

A vegetarian diet can be helpful in the management of diabetes, and has the potential to offer additional benefits as well. The advantages depend on the type of diet followed, as well as individual food choices. The advantages can include: Better weight management — This is possibly due to the […]

Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Nutrition and Health

Types of Diabetes

July 24, 2019

There are different types of diabetes, each with a different underlying cause. All types are linked to long-term health complications that result from elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little to no insulin, the hormone […]

Allergies and Intolerances, Diseases and Conditions, Nutrition and Health

Tree Nut Allergy

July 24, 2019

Tree nut allergies are one of the most common food allergies. Allergy symptoms can range from mild (e.g. a rash) to severe (e.g. anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction). In cases of allergic reactions, seek medical help immediately. If you have an allergy to one of the members of the […]