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… have prediabetes first. What causes prediabetes? The food you eat turns into sugar, which your body uses for … around your waist is particularly important. Make healthy food choices. Limit the amount of unhealthy fat you eat, … of diabetes, prediabetes and metabolic syndrome. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): S10–S15. DOI: …
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… some of these recommendations may be different. Canada's Food Guide recommends that you make it a habit to eat a variety of healthy foods each day, limit highly processed foods, and be aware … treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 36(5): 596–624. DOI: …
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… of things affect how well you sleep. You can use a sleep journal to help you figure out what helps and also what may … sleep should improve. If it doesn't, talk to your doctor. Food and drink Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated … sleep should improve. If it doesn't, talk to your doctor. Food and drink Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated …
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… Where you want to start. This could be with meals or food. For example, begin by working on a healthy breakfast, … Or, decide to eat more fruits and worry about other foods later. Making one change at a time. Rather than … your progress is to start recording what you eat in a food journal. People who keep track regularly may be more …
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… You might focus only on the sounds around you or how your food tastes and smells. When you are mindful, you do just … around you? Eat a meal in silence. Focus only on your food. Eat slowly, and savour each bite. What flavours do you … reduction for people with chronic diseases. Australian Journal of Primary Health , 16(3): 200–210. Ledesma D, …
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… fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A change to … and moderation. Aim for balance. Most days, eat from each food group—vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, protein … To find out what causes you to eat this way, keep an eating journal for a week or two. Write down everything you eat, …
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… To have a heart-healthy lifestyle, be active, eat healthy foods, stay at a healthy weight, manage other health … minutes on all or most days of the week. Eat heart-healthy food. These foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, … with percutaneous coronary intervention. American Journal of Cardiology, 104 (3): 349-53. DOI: …
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… and greens. Folic acid. Folic acid (or folate) is found in foods such as liver, vegetables (especially spinach, … and rice are also good sources. Iron. Iron is found in foods such as red meat, shellfish, poultry, eggs, nuts, … Nutrition and lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy outcome. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics , 114(7): …
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… . Insulin helps your body use and store the sugar from the food you eat. This keeps your blood sugar level in a safe … may be able to prevent diabetes in the future. Eat healthy foods. Changing what, when, and how much you eat can help … Committee, et al. (2018). Diabetes and pregnancy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): S255–S282. DOI: …
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… overweight . Does not exercise much. Does not eat healthy foods. Has a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol … cholesterol Your doctor may ask that your child eat healthy foods, lose extra weight, and be more active. Work with your … Association task force on clinical practice guidelines. Journal of the American College of Cardiology , published …