Sentences with phrase «because high levels of sugar»

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease because high levels of sugar circulating in the bloodstream inflames and damages the lining of the arteries.

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Low GI is partly a consequence of high fibre content, which is important also because fibre will preven any blood sugar spikes and will ensure that blood sugar levels will remain even despite high sugar content of dates.

Because potatoes are higher on the glycemic index, they can raise blood sugar levels, but pairing them with some healthy fats, or lean protein is a great way to slow the release of their natural sugars!

Because high fasting blood sugar level is a main characteristic of diabetes, the study findings suggest that the number of taste buds plays a role in glucose metabolism — how the body uses sugar — during aging, the authors proposed.

Diabetics have high levels of sugar (glucose) in their blood streams because they don't properly process food into energy and growing more cells.

For patients with diabetes, monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels are extremely important because having high blood glucose levels for extended periods of time can lead to a host of diabetes complications.

The problem could result from destructive free radicals, which surge in diabetics because of high blood - sugar levels.

Well, I'm someone who typically has an acai bowl with a banana and granola for breakfast, but according to my sugar detox guidelines, I had to avoid ALL of those foods because they all contain high levels of sugar.

The tomato is effective in the fight against sugar cravings because it contains higher levels of tryptophan — a substance that the body converts into serotonin.

Because of the high glucose, your insulin levels drop, reducing in turn your blood sugar levels.

Research has shown that some seed types like chia and flax can balance natural blood sugar levels because of their high content of fiber and healthy fats.

On the one hand the diet is good for healthy people because it does not promote high peaks of blood sugar levels and insulin spikes, as all meals are composed of low glycemic index foods.

I have not experienced crashes in energy throughout the course of the day, likely because I am not consuming starchy or high - GI foods during the under - eating phase, so my blood sugar and insulin levels stay very steady.

And if that sugar is not being burned because of that high level of insulin, it's escorting things into your cell to be stored as fat.

Next, insulin gets released in large amounts (because of the very high sugar levels), resulting in an excessive drop of blood sugar, and ultimately resulting in sugar levels being lower than normal.

Then the blood sugar is too high (because of the unnatural surge) and excessive insulin release then comes along again and the sugar levels go too low; then excessive stress hormones get released; and sugar goes back up and too high; and so on with this vicious cycle of highs and lows in blood sugar.

Diabetics, for example, may suffer from poor bones, not because of low mineral density but because their collagen is damaged by the advanced glycation end products (AGEs) created when blood sugar levels are chronically high.

This has several positive effects, here's a few: (a) because blood sugar levels are low, there won't be any further damage to cells from Glycation (high blood sugar kind of «fries» a cell, like a grilled cheese sandwich — literally.)

Because this diet provides you with a constant strong supply of nutrients devoid of unhealthy sugar, your experiences of getting low and high energy levels, and your cravings for sugar will stop.

We know that foods high on the glycemic index are classified as high glycemic foods because of their ability to drastically elevate blood sugar levels.

It's because they induce a constant state of hyper - insulinemia, and chronically high blood sugar levels.

Initially, you might also experience occasional low blood sugar levels, simply because the body is used to releasing a certain amount of insulin to take care of the glucose, which is suddenly no longer available in high amounts.

Should she treat herself to a dish of ice cream for dessert, she adds another 260 calories, including over 100 calories as fat, but her percentage of calories as fat drops 9 points to 57 percent because of the high levels of carbohydrate calories from the sugar in the ice cream.

This is because the high level of glucose in starch causes your blood sugar to spike.

One reason for this is because of the thermic effect of proteins, but another reason is the effect of moderate or low carbohydrates and high protein on insulin and blood sugar levels.

So, many scientists believe that having constantly higher insulin levels because of sugar consumption can contribute to cancer.

Now of course, cortisol can, because of its effect to raise blood sugar, raise blood levels of fatty acids, cause high blood pressure, cause high heart rate.

In the case of insulin resistance, diabetes or generally poor blood glucose regulation, the person experiences much higher blood sugar levels because of their inability to metabolize food effectively.

To make things worse, because of the damaging effects of insulin resistance and high levels of circulating glucose, people with insulin resistance often feel too tired to exercise, are prone to overeating, and have intense sugar cravings.

Oats can help support weight loss because their high fibre content makes you feel full, satisfied and less likely to deal with cravings as a result of fluctuating blood - sugar levels.

I've read many studies and heard from many women who increase their insulin injections in the second half of their cycle because their blood sugar levels are inordinately high.

Because of their relatively high carbohydrate content, the glycemic load of green plantains is 13, so it is likely to have a moderate effect on your blood sugar levels.

I know, I know, many of you have been told not to eat bacon because it is high in fat and isn't heart healthy but my side kick Bacon Boy and I are going to show you why a Low - Carb High - Fat, #LCHF, diet will not only help you lose weight and feel great but when we get your body into ketosis (a state where the body burns fat instead of sugar for fuel) there is a whole next level of healing and repair that can happen within the body including reduced inflammation, improved diabetes control, elimination of hypoglycemia, reducing gout & kidney stones, improving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism and so much mhigh in fat and isn't heart healthy but my side kick Bacon Boy and I are going to show you why a Low - Carb High - Fat, #LCHF, diet will not only help you lose weight and feel great but when we get your body into ketosis (a state where the body burns fat instead of sugar for fuel) there is a whole next level of healing and repair that can happen within the body including reduced inflammation, improved diabetes control, elimination of hypoglycemia, reducing gout & kidney stones, improving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism and so much mHigh - Fat, #LCHF, diet will not only help you lose weight and feel great but when we get your body into ketosis (a state where the body burns fat instead of sugar for fuel) there is a whole next level of healing and repair that can happen within the body including reduced inflammation, improved diabetes control, elimination of hypoglycemia, reducing gout & kidney stones, improving the symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism and so much more!

And this is perhaps one of the most important side - effects of aerobic training: that you'll be able to keep a very high level of athletic output at a low heart rate because of the fact that when your body is burning mostly fats, its fat - supply / fat - burning systems are powerful enough that even near - exclusive fat - burning (with very little sugar) means that you have a lot of energy.

Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels, either because of insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin (5).

They Contain Refined Carbohydrates The second reason why cereal bars aren't your wisest decision for first thing in the morning is because they also contain a high amount of refined carbohydrates, which is going to send your blood sugar levels soaring, only to plummet, leaving you feeling hungry, irritable, and like you need more carbs.

There is overwhelming evidence that eating buckwheat is a fantastic option for diabetic patients because of its ability to control high blood sugar levels.

Nope... BBQ sauce is actually worse than ketchup because it has higher levels of sugar or HFCS and lower levels of actual tomato.

The importance of frequent meals is emphasized because this will help to keep your blood sugar levels stable and energy levels high, as well as help to manage your appetite.

«I think the black - rice bran has an advantage over blueberries, because blueberries still contain a high level of sugar,» says the lead researcher, Zhimin Xu, PhD, an associate professor at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, in Baton Rouge.

I use Guggul with patients only if they appear to need thyroid support and have blood sugar on the high side, because Guggul can address both, and achieving balance like this appears to reduce LDL cholesterol levels (it's known, of course, that low thyroid activity causes blood cholesterol to rise, and I couldn't agree more that hypothyroidism is seriously under - diagnosed).

Fruits, Vegetables & Nuts Nuts should not be given to sugar gliders because of this food's high fat and phosphorus levels.

Because small and toy breeds of dogs have a high metabolism, they need frequent, small meals throughout the day to prevent a dangerous drop in their blood sugar level known as hypoglycemia, according to petMD.

Because keeping a constant, well - regulated blood sugar level is the goal of diabetes treatment, your veterinarian may recommend switching your dog to a high - fiber, lowered - carbohydrate diet to help maintain their blood sugar levels.

Testing your cat's urine for sugar spillover is a much less accurate way to keep track of your cats condition because sugar does not enter its urine until its blood sugar level is quite high.

This can be difficult because stresses of all kinds often cause cats to have high blood sugar levels.

Whole grains are the greatest sources of carbohydrates because they have higher levels of fiber that keep your dog feeling full longer, keep blood sugar levels stable, and support digestion.

It very well may be true that sugar and high - fructose corn syrup, because of the unique way in which we metabolize fructose and at the levels we now consume it, cause fat to accumulate in our livers followed by insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and so trigger the process that leads to heart disease, diabetes and obesity.