Cholesterol, the Good, Bad and the Ugly
Cholesterol, the Good, Bad and the Ugly When cholesterol is brought up in conversation, it is usually prefaced by the words “good” or “bad.” These words are associated with the topic because of the...
Fat, Friend or Foe? The History of Fat If you are a nineties baby like myself you might recall walking down the aisles at the grocery store, watching your mother search for low or fat free produc...
The Glycemic Index, What is your favorite fuel?
What is the glycemic index? By definition the glycemic index (GI) is a number from 0-100 that is assigned to food items. It represents the relative rise in blood sugar two hours after eating or dri...
Insulin Sensitivity, What's all the Hype?
Insulin Sensitivity, What's all the Hype? In the last few years, the medical community has begun to put insulin under the spotlight. New research is beginning to link insulin sensitivity as a dire...