Can Diabetes be avoided?
NO. In Diabetes Type 1, it’s the immune system itself that destroys pancreas cells that produce insulin and it’s not possible to avoid that metabolic “malfunction”.
YES. In Diabetes Type 2, it is the incorrect food and sedentary life that make the body resistant to the insulin action, and in the majority of the cases can be avoided with the adoption of healthy food habit, weight loss (when overweighted) and regular exercise.
Not practicing physical exercise can contribute to diabetes type 2?
YES. Diabetes type 2 occurs when the insulin …

Before Christmas check if you need batteries for you camera, and don’t leave it for the last minute. Imagine that you are prepared to take a picture of your family during Christmas dinner and you realize you need batteries. The stores are all closed and you are in big trouble. No matter what batteries brand you need, at eastcoastphoto.com you will find a wide range of brands (Canon, Casio, Pentax, Camcorder, etc). Here you can also find rechargeable nimh batteries in case you prefer to recharge the batteries yourself. Don’t …

Just two more weeks and New Year’s Eve is arriving. For me it’s just another night, another day, probably I will stay at home, but for most people it is a celebration night. Some people choose local destinations others go to worldwide locations. Hotels in Vegas are probably full as well as Hotels in tropical countries. Some people prefer to gather some friends, rent an apartment and have some fun, others prefer to spend the night in a special hotel where there is a party included in the price. …

Quinoa is a pseudocerial – it’s a plant disguised of cereal, that grows in the Andes where is called “the food of the goods”. It’s very nutritional, with whole proteins, minerals and vitamins. Of easy digestion is authorized for diabetes patients.
It’s good for: replace meat: prevents anemia (high levels of iron and folic acid); provides calcium to people that don’t eat dairy products; vary and enrich the daily meals of all the family, including elder people.
How to eat it: in grains, boiled, served with vegetables; flakes, at breakfast; milled, as …

With the holidays just two weeks away be prepared to eat in the parties without stressing about gaining a few ponds. Here are some tips:
Before the party:

To prevent you from arriving at the parties starving, before leaving home, eat some nuts and almonds without salt. When you arrive at the party, say that you are really thirsty and ask for a big glass of water with a slice of lemon.

During the party:

Start with a huge dose of salad, soup or vegetables. After, taste a little of everything. If they insist …

When we speak about donations we think about money. Well Car Angel (www.carangel.com) is a company that is helping others through donations, not money but car donations as well as RV, boats, motorcycles donations. This a non-profit company that uss the items donated to make make videos for kids and teens, feeding and educational programs among others. Just in videos, 2.4 millions have already been given away.
Check one of those videos: Boat Angel.
If you have an old car you want to get rid of , donate it to carangel.com and …

Still thinking about the presents you have to give as Christmas present, what about costume jewelry. If I had a wardrobe with fashionable clothes I would like to have fashionable jewelry as well. Having suitable jewelry for each type of clothes, matching colors and models will make us more fashionable and will lift our self esteem. I must confess, this is something I would like to achieve, have wardrobe that makes me feel good and beautiful.