Birch sugar, as xylitol is sometimes called, was discovered at the end of the 19th century in Finland. It is produced from the bark of Finnish birch trees. Although it looks and tastes nearly identical to regular sugar, the similarity ends there. Xylitol is a so-called sugar alcohol. These compounds […]
There are many reasons why fatigue occurs. It may appear periodically – usually at the beginning of autumn and spring. It sometimes occurs at the time of increased intellectual or physical effort, which can be accompanied by sleep deficiency. However, if the state of sleepiness and fatigue persists for a […]
Sucralose is an artificial sweetener – a derivative of sucrose (table sugar), in which three hydroxyl groups have been replaced by chlorine. This substitution makes sucralose about 600 times sweeter than sugar. This sweetener is not digested nor metabolized in 85% and is excreted in its native form. The remaining […]
Glucose is the most common monosaccharide in nature. The most important role of glucose is to provide an energy source for the human cells. It is a real biological fuel for the body, especially the brain and nervous system. What other functions does glucose have? What are its main sources? […]
How to include products which lower the blood sugar level in your daily diet? We will show it today! This way you will regulate your glucose level and avoid diabetes. Why we need a good blood sugar level?Vegetables effectively reduce blood sugar levelsPeople with elevated sugar levels should eat cerealSpices […]
By now almost everybody knows, or should know, that too much sugar has a big negative impact on your health. Eating too much sugar may lead to blood sugar problems, weight gain, cardiovascular diseases and more. But are all sugars unhealthy or is it possible to distinguish between natural fruit […]
These terms are so widely known that we will not discover America by writing that sugar is unhealthy and needs to be restricted. It is also not a secret that even those who eat the most thoroughly as possible have an unrestrained desire for something sweet once in a while. […]
Sugar detox – means the release of the body from sugar and the habit of using it is now one of the hottest global trends. Why is it worth getting away from eating sugar and how to do it? Addiction to sugar – a myth or fact?The brain and sugarSweet […]
Recently, berberine becomes an increasingly popular supplement. It is presented as a wonderful remedy, helpful both for people with and without glucose-insulin management – “preventively”. In addition, a whole range of other advantages of this substance are mentioned. Are such beliefs right?Is berberine for everyone?Improving not only the carbohydrate metabolism […]
The closer we are to warm days, the more people wake up from winter sleep and say that you have to take care of yourself, reduce a little waist circumference – maybe start diet, or get some movement … We are going to change the diet, reduce calories, sweets. Initially […]
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the human population. There are more than 2.6 million diabetics in our country, of which 40% do not know about their illness. Therefore, it is worth taking advantage of the opportunity that is the upcoming World Day Against Diabetes and check […]
Today we recommend an article coming from the blog fitness-food.pl – an article devoted entirely to motivation and proven ways to get rid of the problem of sweetness, which is simply a recipe for how to stop eating sweets. Friends often ask me how to get started to eat healthy […]
Despite the lack of evidence for the harmfulness of most commonly used sweeteners in the food industry, they are still notorious. They are commonly regarded as even worse than sugar. Among the opponents of sweeteners, one can often hear the argument that they promote cancer. Meanwhile, research carried out by […]
Has diabetes been always with us? Hard to say. Does it occur more often? Certainly! 420 million people around the world currently suffer from it. Some suffer from a genetic burden, others get sick with a bad diet and a sedentary lifestyle. There is no wonder – nowadays work takes […]
Birch sugar, also called xylitol, is probably the healthiest alternative to white sugar. Acquired in a completely natural way from a birch bark, it has a lot of benefits and health properties. I started changing by eating habits by completely eliminating white sugar from my menu. It also included colourful […]
