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Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can be difficult. While answers to why you have been feeling so sick may be helpful, you also now have a new set of rules governing your life. This can be hard to navigate but doesn't have to serve as a roadblock to taking control of your health . Following is a list of four things that you can use to help  incorporate a diabetic diet into your everyday life. Make a Meal Plan The first step that you will want to tackle is making a meal plan to follow. This can be done on your own or with the help of a qualified health coach. In addition to your physician-guided treatment plan, a health coach can help you develop a plan and stay motivated along the way. A meal plan will help you track what you are eating and give you the chance to add some of your favorite meals throughout the week. Avoid Drinking Your Calories Drinks such as soda and milkshakes are something to stay away from with a diagnosis of diabetes. It is much ...

Featured Image via Centerra   Having a fit body is a coveted ideal for most of us. Whenever a workout craze comes out, we get highly motivated. We make an official declaration to start exercising and resolve that this time our new fitness routine will stick. But what if you don't know where to start? Or worse, you feel rusty from months or years of not being intentionally active? If you’re like most people, then you know that getting into a fitness routine can be quite intimidating. Fortunately, there are many activities you can do to get yourself into shape at home. For a greater effect on your body, use an exercise buddy  when you do these activities. Here are five fitness strategies you can implement today. Of course, be sure to consult with a physician to ensure these activities fit your physical needs. 1. Walking Yes, walking—it’s simple, effective, and has no gimmicks. Simply put one foot in front of the other and ease your way into working your body. Whether it’s during your lunch break or around your neighborhood park, walking every day can help relieve stress. Later on, you can heighten the intensity by upgrading to power walking. 2. Yoga D...

Every company has a corporate responsibility of taking care of those that are within its operational vicinities. In addition to this, a firm should uphold ethical relations with its suppliers at all times. This ensures that a positive, longstanding relationship is developed between the involved stakeholders. The result of such a relationship is a friendly business environment where all parties mutually benefit from the existence of each other. The following are some of the companies that have proved that it is possible to have ethical partnerships with all the shareholders and at the same time remain profitable: 1. doTERRA This company deals with the supply of essential oils to their broad base of clients. The company has thrived through continued efforts to improving the livelihoods of farmers, harvesters, and distillers. These people are all involved in ensuring that doTERRA delivers one of the finest quality essential oil products in the market. This company has numerous products that are made using oil that is imported from developing countries in other parts of the world. The company has over the years developed strong ties with these suppliers through the creation of employment opportunities and improving their livelihoods. The company also ensures that it makes timely payments for the supplies. Their buying prices are also good enough to ensure that the farmers fully benefit from the sale. Additionally, the company has a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been active over the years in helping the less fortunate in these countries. 2. Patagonia This cloth making company has been in operation for an ext...

Happy Halloween! Welcome to October, The air is slowly cooling, leaves are falling from the trees, the outdoors become covered in deep colours of orange, red and brown, the distinct aroma of bonfires tickle our nostrils, our favourite fruits and vegetables come into season and probably the most well known event October is known for...Halloween! Halloween has been a favourite annual event for decades, beginning  from Celtic Harvest Festivals. Today we celebrate Halloween in various ways, the most common would be a big party, dressing up in comedic and spooky costumes, carving pumpkins, knocking on your neighbours door for candy, the traditional 'Trick or Treat' With this in mind we thought we would share Healthy Hints &amp; Tips for an alternative Halloween. Maybe you want to reduce added sugar from your or your families diet? Or simply to try some new exciting foods? 1. Seeds - Pumpkin,Sunflower,Black Sesame seeds Seeds are easy to nibble, savoury to taste and black sesame seeds give a spooky look to compliment the theme. You could roast seeds with a splash of Soy or Tamari sauce, Salt and Pepper, spices like Paprika, Chilli flakes Rich in fibre, essential fats, minerals for overall health. 2.  <span style="color: #9900ff; font...

Menopause is the transitory period in a woman's life when menstruation and fertility come to an end. It's considered official after 12 months without a menstrual period. Your body will go through hormonal changes that will bring about a variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and weight gain. The average age for women in the U.S. to enter menopause is 51. One of the best and most natural ways to combat the symptoms of menopause is exercise. Menopause symptoms can be difficult to deal with, but exercise can help you address some of them in a natural, healthy way. Your diet can also play a prominent role in the management of symptoms. Benefits of Exercise During Menopause Regular physical activity has numerous benefits for menopausal women. Exercise boosts your mood, prevents weight gain, strengthens bones, and reduces the risk of cancer and other serious diseases. The hormonal shifts that occur during menopause affect your body and mind in many different ways. Women may gain weight more easily and find it more difficult to lose it. Fat may accumulate in specific areas more than others. The stomach is a problem area for many women. Excess weight can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease . Menopausal women often struggle with anxiety, depression, and mood swings.  Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms are often prescribed Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) to manage the effects. The problem with this is they can have certain side effects or even lead to addiction. By using exercise and other natural treatments women could avoid having to go on the drug completely. Exercise releases endorph...

Native to North America, blueberries have long been popular for their sweet, delicious taste and now they are even more popular because of the nutrients they bring in a small package. Specifically, people have discovered that blueberries are packed with antioxidants , those chemicals that mitigate the damage done to the cells by free radical molecules. About Blueberries Blueberries are found on acid-loving bushes that can grow to several feet in height. During the spring, the bush bears many white or pink bell-shaped flowers that turn into berries later on in the summer. In the fall, the oval leaves of the blueberry bush turn bright red-orange. To produce fruit, most blueberry bushes need to cross-pollinate with different varieties. Varieties include highbush blueberries, which can be grown throughout the United States; lowbush blueberries, which are found in New England and rabbit-eye blueberries, which are only grown in the south and the west of the United States. Lowbush blueberries tend to be wild, while highbush blueberries are cultivated. The skin of the blueberry ranges from blue to deep purple-black depending on the cultivar. They also have a lovely, whitish "bloom." This bloom is not only pretty but protects the berry’s skin from pathogens. The skin is thin and encloses flesh that holds seeds so tiny that they're barely noticeable when the fruit is eaten. Blueberries are given their distinctive color by nutrients called anthocyanin flavonoids, which are antioxidants. One hundred grams of wild blueberries contain 558 milligrams of anthocyanin. Blueb...

Do you want to live a more sustainable and healthy life? The world is entering a new age of food that is necessary for its own survival and ours. Eating local, organic, or vegan cuisine is a great way to help yourself and the planet. Plus, this lifestyle is easy to stick to. There won't be as many ups and downs as you see with crash diets. Eat Sustainable Foods Are you thinking about becoming a vegan? Do you already eat a plant-based organic diet? It is the most sustainable way to improve your lifestyle. So, how do you get started? Where can you improve? Eat Locally Farming equals food. Without everyday farmers, fresh, organic, and healthy produce would not be available. They literally put bread on the table. However, much of society's food is produced at corporate factory farms. These places take jobs away from the average cultivator. They use large quantities of pesticides, herbicides, and produce insane amounts of pollution. Not so healthy, right? The best way to keep your diet sustainable is to eat locally. Support your neighbors by purchasing sustainable groceries. Try buying most of your produce from the local farmer's market or grocery store. Make sure the stores you shop at source their produce locally as well. Produce Less Waste Additionally, corporate farms and other food companies waste an astronomical amount of food. Their produce is often shipped for long distances, so it's not as fresh. This causes it to expire quicker once it's purchased. It is subsequently thrown away. Buying fresh food from a local farm is the best way to get sustainable groceries. It takes a lot longer to go bad, so less food is wasted this way. <s...

Welcome to Wholefood Earth. A small team of like minded individuals that have set out to create a healthier, more sustainable, more convenient ethical alternative to online food shopping at an affordable price. We’re working hard to establish an accessible outlet both online and offline that’s organic, fa...