2
tablespoons of vinegar before a meal—perhaps, as part of a vinaigrette
salad dressing (oil-and-vinegar-salad dressing) —will dramatically
reduce the spike in blood concentrations of insulin and glucose that
come after a meal. In people with type 2 diabetes, these spikes can be
excessive and can foster complications, including heart disease.
Studies
over the past decade have revealed that pigments in fruits, vegetables,
and salad greens are potent antioxidants that can fight disease. So,
crop scientists are working to breed crops with more-intense colors.
Stressed
out? Try some deep breathing. It can help you relax by easing muscle
tension, slowing your heart rate, and lowering your blood pressure,
says an article in the January issue of Mayo Clinic's Women's
HealthSource. As little as five minutes of deep breathing a day can
help you feel more calm, refreshed and alert. Practicing deep breathing
can help you reduce anxiety, conserve energy, relieve muscle tension,
and improve your sleep and concentration, the article noted.
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