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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 64

by

Joseph

I had a very good workout last week. I devoted the entire workout to deadlifts and this is what happened:

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
 
deadlifts
 
135 lb x 10 reps x 1 set
205 lb x 5 x 1
265 x 4 x 1
310 lb x 1 x 5 + hold 15 secs

Last week I wrote that I would be adding deadlifts to my routine; at the time I planned to start with 175 pounds and gradually increase the amount over the course of a few weeks. But when I got to the gym, I decided not to limit myself to light weight deadlifts. Between lifts I looked at a photo of myself lifting 355 pounds and used it to psyche myself up and it worked. It felt good to be exercising with heavy weights; muscle memory kicked in and enabled me to do what needed to be done. I now know that I can bench press at 225 pounds and higher; my body can do it, I had to overcome a mental hurdle, and the deadlift did that.

When I return to the gym, I'll be deadlifting at 320 pounds and I'll also devote time to rack lockouts at higher weights. Deadlifting will also boost my metabolism by drawing upon stored calories. 

I'm going to exceed all of my personal records (PRs) in deadlifting, benching, rows and overhead presses. I'll keep you posted.

 

I'll keep you posted.

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14

 

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Type 2 Diabetes - Five Simple Dietary Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Blood Sugar

Type 2 Diabetes - Five Simple Dietary Changes You Can Make to Improve Your Blood Sugar
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Making changes to your diet can be hard, and it can be intimidating. You may not know where to start, and all of the recommendations you find online can make things super confusing. The good news is improving your Type 2 diabetes can be done with just a handful of simple yet very effective dietary changes.

Let us take the confusion out of which foods you should and should not enjoy by talking about five simple yet effective dietary changes you can make to improve your blood sugar levels...

1. Eliminate Fruit Juice. Fruit juice often contains lots of added sugar. Pair added sugar with the sugar naturally found in fruit, and you are bound to experience a spike in blood sugar. Avoid fruit juice, and choose water, unsweetened sparkling water, or sweeten the water with freshly squeezed fruit juice.

2. Read Food Labels. Reading food labels can be your best tool when it comes to controlling your blood sugar! Checking food labels for added sugars by looking for anything ending in "ose" can be a great way to eliminate foods containing added sweeteners. Make it a habit to read the back of every label before you purchase a packaged food item. The more you do this, the better you will become at detecting added sugars!

3. Choose Complex Carbs versus Refined Carbs. Choose complex carbs like rolled oats, quinoa, and brown rice over white pasta, white rice, bread, and pastries. Complex carbs will be absorbed more slowly and are less likely to cause a blood sugar spike. Plus, complex carbs like quinoa or brown rice in their whole and natural state will not contain added sugar as bread and pastries will.

4. Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup. High fructose corn syrup is found in soda, crackers, candy, and even bread! It is one of the leading causes of obesity and can lead to Type 2 diabetes. It is essential to stay away from high fructose corn syrup at all costs. Instead, choose foods containing natural sweeteners such as...

  • fruit,
  • pure maple syrup,
  • raw honey, or
  • stevia.

However, keep in mind foods like dried fruit and honey can cause blood sugar imbalances when consumed in excess and these foods should only be eaten once in a while.

5. Stay Away from Trans and Hydrogenated Fats. Trans and hydrogenated fats are commonly found in fried and processed foods. Fast food items are notorious for being full of these damaging fats that can help cause...

  • obesity,
  • heart disease, and can
  • trigger inflammation.

These fats can also increase your cholesterol level. Stay away from these fats, and choose healthier options such as...

  • extra virgin olive oil,
  • avocados,
  • nuts,
  • chia, and
  • flaxseeds.

Take your health into your own hands and make a difference in your health and your life. Start by making one change a week until you have made all five. In just a short amount of time, you could have better control of your Type 2 diabetes, and living your healthiest life!

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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Weight Loss - The Best And Worst Steps to Take to Kick Start Your Diet Plan

Weight Loss - The Best And Worst Steps to Take to Kick Start Your Diet Plan
By Beverleigh H Piepers

If you are on a healthy eating diet plan right now, there is one thing you can be sure of: there are some major do's and don'ts. Too many people get into the habit of looking at one aspect of the plan and focus on that exclusively. For instance, it might be calories, so they think about their calorie intake, and that becomes their primary focus. They look at eating low carbs, and carbohydrates become their primary focus 24 hours a day.

It is crucial you do not miss the big picture here. Take a step back and look at the best and worst steps you could take on your diet plan...

Best: Eat More Greens. There is no doubt about it; you need to eat more greens. Any fresh produce will do. Get it in - the more, the better.

Worst: Drink Your Calories. One point to focus on avoiding is drinking your calories. When you drink your calories, you are not going to get the same satiety benefits you would if you ate them; therefore you may find yourself consuming more calories than you initially planned. Focus on food calories and drink water. The only exception to this is with protein powder shakes.

Best: Add More Protein. Speaking of protein powder, do focus on including more protein in your diet. Most people are not eating enough, so more will do you well. Chicken, fish, turkey, lean steak, eggs, protein powder - all are excellent sources.

Worst: Go To Extremes. Another step you can take is to ensure you do not go to extremes. Avoid eating an ultra-low calorie diet plan as this will only lead to a sluggish metabolism and stalled fat loss.

Avoid cutting all carbs or fats out of your diet plan - you need those nutrients. Balance is critical.

Best: Eat More Omega-3 Fats. It is essential to take in enough omega-3 fatty acids, and this is another area where many people fall short. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the healthiest nutrients you can eat, so be mindful about including them. Salmon, flaxseed, and walnuts are all great choices.

Worst: Forget About Nutritional Value. Finally, make sure you do not become so caught up in watching the calorie numbers you forget to consider the actual nutritional value of the food you choose. Does the food contain sufficient nutrients for example, or will the food be considered empty calories? A diet full of processed foods is never going to be a good option.

If you keep these tips in mind, you should be on your way to eating healthier than ever.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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Wrap It Up With Herbs and Spices: 4 Weight Loss Wrap Recipes You Will Love

Wrap It Up With Herbs and Spices: 4 Weight Loss Wrap Recipes You Will Love
By Adrian T. Cheng

It's important to prioritize your health when you're aiming to trim some pounds. That's why it's important to eat nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. It's easy to get discouraged if you're not enjoying your weight loss food, so variety is important.

Why not try these herbs and spices wrap recipes? You'll surely love flavorful low-calorie snacks!

Tuscan-Style Herbed Tuna Wraps

What you need:

  • 2 whole grain tortillas
  • 1/2 cup light tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, mix together tuna, tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir until ingredients are well-blended. Divide tuna mixture among the 2 tortillas fold over to make wraps. Top with fresh spinach. Serve immediately.

Turkey and Five-Spice Lettuce Wraps

What you need:

  • 1/2 kg. lean ground turkey
  • 2 heads lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint and/or chives)
  • 1/2 cup instant brown rice, cooked
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsps. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tsps. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. five-spice powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Add turkey and ginger then cook for 6-7 minutes until turkey is cooked through. Crumble turkey using a wooden spoon. Add cooked brown rice, water chestnuts, bell pepper, chicken broth, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat and add spoonfuls of the turkey mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with carrots and fresh herbs. Roll into wraps and secure with toothpick.

Spicy Guacamole and Bean Burrito

What you need:

  • 2 6-inch whole grain tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup low-fat refried beans
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 3 tbsps. prepared guacamole
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced

Combine beans, salsa and jalapeno pepper in a small bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes. Arrange romaine lettuce in each flour tortilla. Top with warm bean mixture and guacamole. Roll up to make wraps. Serve immediately.

Herbed Hummus Vegetarian Wraps

What you need:

  • 2 cups herbed hummus
  • 4 large collard green leaves, steamed
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 jicama, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced into thin strips
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup toasted cashews, slightly crushed
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Mix together cucumber, bell pepper, jicama, carrot and celery in a medium bowl until well-blended. Divide the mixture among 4 collard green leaves. Top with avocado slices, basil leaves, cashews and chives. Roll up to make wraps and secure with toothpick.

Enjoy snacking for weight loss with these fun and easy herbs and spices wrap recipes!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger who promotes healthy eating. He has written numerous posts and articles about natural herbs and spices, shared countless of delicious and healthy recipes and reviewed top-notch cooking accessories [http://www.kuisiware.com/our-products/2-in-1-salt-and-pepper-grinder] that are worth checking out. You can view Adrian's posts about nutritious food and other interesting topics on his blog [http://www.kuisiware.com/category/kuisiware-blog].

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Type 2 Diabetes - Fat Tissue and It's Role With Aging

Type 2 Diabetes - Fat Tissue and It's Role With Aging
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer have a way of taking the life of overweight and obese people much earlier than the life of slim people. Scientists at the Medical University of Graz, in Austria, might have found the reason. When our cells divide, tiny structures called telomeres are involved in moving chromosomes to the "new" daughter cells. With each cell division, telomeres grow shorter, and shortness has to do with aging. The University of Graz, Austria, in March 2019, in the journal Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, reported on the link between fat tissue and its distribution of the shortened telomeres.

Researchers measured telomere length in the white blood cells of three hundred and seventy-five participants: they compared the telomere length with the amount and location of fat at fifteen sites. Telomere length was shortest in those who had high levels of fat in their...

  • neck,
  • upper arms,
  • upper back,
  • chest,
  • abdominal area,
  • hips,
  • thighs, and
  • calves.

It was found neck and hip fat were linked strongly with shortened telomeres. From these results, the investigators concluded excess fat is linked with the shortening of telomeres.

Medications used for treating diabetes have also been linked with telomere shortening. In January of 2019, the journal Aging reported on a study performed at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Hubei, China, and Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangdong, China. Telomeres in the white blood cells of three hundred and eighty-eight people with Type 2 diabetes were measured...

  • Type 2 diabetics not taking medications had significantly shorter telomeres than treated diabetics.
  • Type 2 diabetics treated with acarbose had shorter telomeres than those treated with other medicines.

From these results, the researchers concluded acarbose might have an aging effect.

In February of 2019, the Journal of Diabetes Complications reported on a study linking insulin treatment with telomere shortening. Investigators at the Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, and the Chinese Academy of Medical Science in Beijing, China, paid close attention to sixty-four people who had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes six years earlier. None had received insulin at the beginning of the study. Average telomere length decreased, although it lengthened in a small number of individuals. Out of 18 of the participants who had received insulin during the six years...

  • 16 showed decreased telomere length, and
  • 2 showed increased telomere length.

Insulin users were more than 17 times more likely to have telomere shortening than non-users. The use of insulin with high LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels were connected with telomere shortening as well.

Although medications are necessary for many people who have been given a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels without medications might be one way to increase their life expectancy, based on telomere studies.

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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How to Start Weight Loss Through Cycling

How to Start Weight Loss Through Cycling
By Joan Bishop Denizot

If you are one of those who made a resolution to start changing their lifestyle to be fit and healthy, you might want to try cycling as an exercise. Unlike weight training and running which usually strains your ankles and other muscles, cycling is a low impact exercise that burns calories as much as, or even twice as much as hitting the gym. Cycling regularly can make your muscles stronger. The stronger the muscles are, the better and faster your legs and hips work allowing your body to burn more calories while cycling.

To get optimum results in your cycling, you may want to complement the exercise with a healthy diet consisting of more vegetables and lean protein. Also, experts advice riders to eat a healthy breakfast before the ride and to never skip a meal. Starving the body of food makes one's metabolic processes to hold on to more fat instead of using and burning them. Experts also suggest that during long rides, it is advisable for the rider to take a short break and take snacks. This does not only provide energy but curbs craving that results to more unhealthy eating after the ride.

You might also find that following a training plan might be helpful for your cycling program to help you be fit and healthy. One experienced rider suggested a bike plan that allows you to ride at different speeds and intensities. For instance, you may plan your bike paths from pleasure cruising at the park on a designated day and cross training on another day.

You may also want to start your bike speed at an easy intensity such as riding at 8-12 mph. This is an almost effortless pedaling with only a light tension in your legs. You, may also experience steady breathing but not the huffing and puffing that one usually experience in a strenuous exercise.

Cycling at a moderate speed means that you are riding from 12 to 16 mph. At this rate, there would be more tension in your legs and your breathing would be heavier. Heavy breathing expands the lungs and allows more oxygen in the body that actually helps in burning body fat.

When you feel you are confident enough, you can go faster at a harder intensity form 16 to 20 mph but remember not to stay within this speed for so long as your legs and lungs would be working to their maximum capacity.

Just like any exercise, experienced riders advice cyclists not to forget to do warm up and stretch exercises before going out on the road for a ride. These exercises will prevent muscle injury and conditions the body for the ride.

Whether you are an average sized rider or a heavier one who wanted to try biking for recreational purposes, commuting, or losing weight, check out Zize Bikes for a line-up of custom made, extra sturdy bicycles for everybody that can support ALL riders of ALL sizes (up to 550 pounds).

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Delicious Spicy Grill Recipes For The Chili Lover

Delicious Spicy Grill Recipes For The Chili Lover
By Adrian T. Cheng

Did you know that eating spicy food provides you with plenty of health benefits? Not only does it improve your appetite but eating dishes that use chilli peppers is beneficial to relieving pain, to weight loss and even to heart health! So the next time you add a little excitement to your outdoor barbecue, serve any of these spicy grill recipes!

Grilled Sweet and Spicy Sticky Chicken Breasts

What you need:

  • 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, each sliced into large bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons chilli sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, chilli sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, onion powder and black pepper. Whisk until smooth. Heat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. Place chicken in a re-sealable plastic bag and pour half of the sauce over the meat. Marinate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, take 2 tablespoons of the remaining sauce and mix with cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk back to remaining sauce then microwave for 2-3 minutes. When chicken is ready, cook in a pre-heated grill over medium high heat until cooked to desired doneness, brushing with prepared sauce while cooking.

Firecracker Salmon

What you need:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix together onion, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, sesame oil and salt in a large bowl. Stir until ingredients are well-combined. Place salmon fillets in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour about 1/4 of the marinade in the bag, seal and turn to coat fish with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, also refrigerating the remaining marinade. When fish is ready, remove from bag and discard excess marinade. Cook on a pre-heated grill over high heat, covered, until cooked through, occasionally brushing with marinade.

Boost your appetite, impress all of your guests and add even more excitement to your future backyard barbecues by serving easy to make dishes with a kick - try any of these two delicious spicy grill recipes!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grill experience, reviewing various grilling accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting grill-related products and posts.

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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Cardio Exercise Workout

by

Joseph

I was unable to make it to the gym last week, but I did not let that deter me from getting in a cardio workout. I made time for stair climbing exercises; even though I would rather be weight lifting, aerobic exercises do prevent me from becoming sedentary. 

The way my schedule is now, it is becoming a challenge to meet the weight lifting goals that I have set for myself. When I do return to the gym, I'll be doing 180-pound t-bar rows and 140-pound overhead presses. All of the lifts will be heavy.

I'll keep you posted.

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14

 

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A Cyclist's Guide to Losing Weight

A Cyclist's Guide to Losing Weight
By Joan Bishop Denizot

Taking up cycling for fitness and losing weight is a great decision but there are a few other elements that you might not have considered. Here are a few tips that will speed up your weight loss project through cycling.

Dressing Properly: You see other cyclists all bundled up in layers of clothing. Some have this idea that getting under the layers will keep them warm, make them sweat more and lose more pounds but losing weight through dehydration is both unappealing and unsafe, especially for bikers. Lose all the unnecessary layers and load up on water properly. This will help you ride farther, which, in turn, will help you burn more calories.

Pacing: A lot of studies have proven the effectiveness of oxygen consumption towards the end of the work-out in the burning of body fat. Push your fat burning factory into overdrive by putting in a lot of effort when you are about to finish. With this, your body will continue to consume a lot of oxygen even after you've finished biking which will lead to continuous burning of fat. In addition to this, doing intervals is also helpful. These are bursts of more effort that will improve your fitness and speed. You may cycle at a normal pace for 5 minutes and then put in all of your effort for another minute. After a few days of this, you'll notice progress in your performance.

Adjust your bike: You may already have the right bike but an incorrect set up will be inefficient, or worse, lead to injury. If you're not sure about how to check yours, you can head to a bike shop for a set-up check. If you want to check it on your own, watch out for the saddle height. While sitting on your bike with your heel on the pedal which should be at 6 o'clock, your leg must be straight. Remember to check for both legs. Adjust the saddle until they're both straight. As for the handlebar height, it depends on your preference. The general rule is to make your handlebars level or higher than your saddle. They should also be the same with as your shoulders. Biking comfortably is important, this means that you can bike longer and farther.

Flexibility: Stretching helps loosening up your muscles which come with regular cycling. It helps you ride in a better position. Do not forget to stretch your hips, buttocks, legs, knees, ankles and feet.

Your eating habits: You cannot take up cycling and expect the best results without taking up healthy eating as well. Vegetables and lean protein are a must in a good cyclist's diet. Instead of loading up on dietary supplements, it is better to source out your vitamins and proteins from food, which will be absorbed by your body better. Providing what your body needs will help make you feel and bike better. This will also help curb cravings for sweets and junk food. A lot of cyclists also recommend limiting the gluten intake which will keep the bloated feeling away for when on you're on the saddle.

Don't Skip Breakfast. It has always been a debate - whether it is better to eat breakfast before or after working out. A European study on fourteen cyclists has shown that those who trained without eating burned more fat than those who munched on their first meal. However, it has shown that they performed worse. At the end of the day, it all boils down to whether you have enough fuel to bike better and longer - so you can make the most out of your work out. It doesn't have to be something heavy. Yogurt, fruit or a smoothie will be great. After getting off your bike, you can then chow down on something heartier like eggs and vegetables or cereal with fruit.

Also, if you've made a habit of skipping out on food when riding, then this should be corrected. Eating while on the bike has been proven to help improve performance. You're refuelling and you're keeping the hunger in check and ultimately minimizing the urge to overeat after the ride.

Whether you are an average sized rider or a heavier one who wanted to try biking for recreational purposes, commuting, or losing weight, check out Zize Bikes for a line-up of custom made, extra sturdy bicycles for everybody that can support ALL riders of ALL sizes (up to 550 pounds).

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Type 2 Diabetes - The Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Spice to Help Manage Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes - The Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Spice to Help Manage Diabetes
By Beverleigh H Piepers

Turmeric may be one of the most effective anti-inflammatory spices in existence. It has long been known as being a powerful spice that has been used in India for thousands of years: used as a spice and a medicinal herb. Believe it or not, it may help you better control your Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism looked at turmeric and its active compound curcumin and its ability to help manage Type 2 diabetes.

Here is what the research says about turmeric and Type 2 diabetes...

  • increased glucose uptake,
  • reduced hyperglycemia,
  • improved pancreatic cell function, and
  • diminished liver glucose production.

Overall studies on turmeric in regards to managing Type 2 diabetes found beneficial effects when it came to lowering blood sugar levels.

In addition to diabetes support, turmeric holds powerful anti-inflammatory health benefits, and the better you manage your inflammation, the better your health will be in general as the majority of disease seen today is linked to some form of inflammation. Tumeric helps your body to fight any foreign invaders. It also helps in repairing damage to your body.

Turmeric in addition to...

  • removing processed sugars,
  • processed foods, and
  • additives from your diet,

can significantly help reduce the overall inflammatory load on your body.

How to Add Turmeric to Your Diet. So, how do you go about adding turmeric to your diet plan? One of the best ways is to make a turmeric milk latte using...

  • ground turmeric,
  • full-fat unsweetened coconut milk,
  • a pinch of cracked black pepper, and
  • a teaspoon of raw honey.

Enjoy this milk latte as an evening treat to help wind down your day, reduce inflammation, and support blood sugar balance. You can even add a pinch of ground cinnamon for added blood sugar support.

Here are some other ways you can add turmeric to your diet...

  • blended into a smoothie,
  • added to stir fries,
  • enjoy a turmeric tea,
  • sprinkle it over dark leafy green vegetables,
  • use it in soup, or
  • add a pinch to frittatas or omelets.

Turmeric is one of those spices proven to have more health benefits than one can count, and blood sugar management happens to be one of them. To help support overall health, and to help boost your diabetes management plan, try making turmeric a regular part of your diet plan. A little goes a long way, so you don't have to add a ton, just a sprinkle here and there, or a mug of turmeric milk will do your body good!

Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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