Posted on June 24, 2009 by dietquery
The concept of glycemic index of foods was developed to compare the postprandial (after food) response on the blood glucose levels after eating a constant amount of different carbohydrate-containing foods. Simply put, to observe if there is any marked difference in the levels of blood glucose after eating refined foods like white bread and high [...]
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Posted on June 11, 2009 by dietquery
Ever wondered ‘why do you eat, even though you are not hungry?, or just finished your meal, but still feel hungry? The answer lies in understanding the difference between your hunger and appetite sensations. Confused? Read on to know how to satisfy your hunger whilst taming your appetite.
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by dietquery
We all aspire for a fabulous, flawless and fresh looking face!
And why shouldn’t we………..after all a glowing face and a radiant skin are not just the prerogative of models and actors but a privilege which each one of us should be able to enjoy.Agreed that a good skin is a culmination of many factors such as our genes, levels of hormones and our inherent body constitution-something we have no control over. Diet and lifestyle is however one area where we do have control. We just need time and inclination to exercise our control…
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