I look for food and drinks that are sugar free most of the time, but do settle for no sugar added at times. I know that by reading labels which I am diligent about that no sugar added products usually are low in sugar. I make diet allowances if I am eating those foods since I am a diabetic.
Since most folks are watching what they eat for their fitness and health regiments I bring you this article on the difference in sugar free and no sugar added labels.
Sugar free indicated that less than 0.5 gram of sugar per serving is used.
No sugar added means that additional sugar hasn't been put into a product, but the term has become a marketing gimmick.
"It's on foods that won't have sugar added such as plain yogurt for example - to entice you to buy them," says Constance Brown Riggs R.D. a spokesperson for the American Diabetic Association.
Ms. Riggs recommends that you read ingredients instead of relying on these labels. Your body processes all sugar in the same way, so if your watching your weight monitor your calories.
Credit: The paragraphs that are not in italic are property of Fitness Magazine dated September 2011.
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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Review: Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion
I won a Twitter Giveaway and received my prize of a bottle of Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion with SPF 30!
First I wanted to Thank the folks at Eucerin who sent me my prize!Since it is so important to protect our skin from the sun, this is my new lotion to use before I go out. This particular Eucerin Daily Protection lotion is fragrance free so it won't interfere with your perfume.
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Credit: I did not receive compensation for this review of Eucerin. I was a random picked winner on Twitter. Opinions are my own.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Family Health: Swimmer's Ear
Both of my children suffered from time to time with swimmer's ear. It is totally preventable. So I felt like a bad Mom when I didn't put alcohol in their ears. To my defense they were tweens and hard to slow down for drops. I found this article and thought I would share it with you.
Understanding Swimmer's Ear -- the Basics
By WebMD.com
Known to medical professionals as otitis externa, swimmer's ear is an inflammation of the ear canal. Its common name comes from the fact that it often occurs in children and young adults who swim frequently. However, any cause of dampness in the canal can lead to irritation and chafing, very similar to diaper rash in babies. An inflammation of the skin can sometimes lead to an infection that can be very painful.
Despite its name, you don't have to be a swimmer to get swimmer's ear. It's often caused by excess moisture in the ear from routine showering. The moisture can cause the skin inside the ear canal to become chafed, dry, and cracked. A break in the skin, which may result from trying to scratch the persistent itch of the dry and flaky skin, can allow bacteria or (more rarely) a fungus to invade the tissue of the ear canal and cause an infection.
Preventative options:
If your ear is itchy, try nonprescription swimmer's ear drops, such as Star-Otic or Swim-Ear. Use them before and after swimming or getting your ears wet.
Of course only a doctor can give you an exact diagnosis of swimmers ear. So medical care should be taken whether in person or via the phone.
Credit: I have taken a portion of this article Understanding swimmer's ear the basics from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ear-canal-problems-swimmers-ear-home-treatment.
Understanding Swimmer's Ear -- the Basics
By WebMD.com
Known to medical professionals as otitis externa, swimmer's ear is an inflammation of the ear canal. Its common name comes from the fact that it often occurs in children and young adults who swim frequently. However, any cause of dampness in the canal can lead to irritation and chafing, very similar to diaper rash in babies. An inflammation of the skin can sometimes lead to an infection that can be very painful.
Despite its name, you don't have to be a swimmer to get swimmer's ear. It's often caused by excess moisture in the ear from routine showering. The moisture can cause the skin inside the ear canal to become chafed, dry, and cracked. A break in the skin, which may result from trying to scratch the persistent itch of the dry and flaky skin, can allow bacteria or (more rarely) a fungus to invade the tissue of the ear canal and cause an infection.
Preventative options:
If your ear is itchy, try nonprescription swimmer's ear drops, such as Star-Otic or Swim-Ear. Use them before and after swimming or getting your ears wet.
Of course only a doctor can give you an exact diagnosis of swimmers ear. So medical care should be taken whether in person or via the phone.
Credit: I have taken a portion of this article Understanding swimmer's ear the basics from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ear-canal-problems-swimmers-ear-home-treatment.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Closed Winner: June Skin Care Giveaway
June Skin Care GiveawayCongratulations: Giveaway Winner is Jessica Anderson who will receive both DMAE Alpha Lipoic C - Ester products shown.
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