It is very important to be aware of the different forms of sugar in the diet. Basically, there are Simple Carbohydrates and Complex Carbohydrates. Simple sugars are released quickly into the bloodstream and can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. An example of this is the 11 am come down many people experience during the […]

The mineral Chromium is considered to be essential in the diet and is required for carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Chromium is used therapeutically to balance blood sugar levels, it is thought to assist the pancreas to produce insulin (which draws sugar into the cells). In one trial patients with either type 1 or type 2 […]