Category Archives: Diabetes

Grains in Human Past…

Posted on March 30, 2011 by alternefit

Hey all! I wanted to do this post on the idea that grains were not used by our Paleolithic ancestors; however, that is a really difficult avenue to track down scientifically. I mean, really, the fact is that there is … Continue reading →

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Leptin Connection

Posted on March 25, 2011 by alternefit

Hi Everyone, This post might be kind of confusing, but I wanted to see if I could attempt to help you all understand a very important part of body regulation for fat loss and health. This post is about a … Continue reading →

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He Said, She Said – Meat and Sweet

Posted on March 24, 2011 by alternefit

I was listening to a podcast on Jimmy Moore’s “Livin’ La Vida Low Carb” today. It was an interview with another one of my favorite podcasters named Angelo Coppola of the former “This Week in Paleo” podcast and the now … Continue reading →

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The “Magic Pill” for Curing and Obtaining Control of Type II Diabetes is….

Posted on March 19, 2011 by alternefit

not real! But seriously, people. Are you interested in how you might “cure” or control for your diabetes? Let me help you out! Now, this won’t be a list, but it may well open you up to the idea that … Continue reading →

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A Rant About Particular Shows…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by alternefit

Hi Everyone! I had to write this blog post because I am getting a bit annoyed by certain TV shows touting improper nutrition and fitness ideas to the public. I know, it is main-stream media…and that means it may usually … Continue reading →

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Tips to Help with Fat-loss and Health

Posted on March 13, 2011 by alternefit

Today I am going to discuss several key ideas to help you lose fat and gain health. There are so many sources out there that contradict each other. Sometimes it is hard to decipher what is what and who is … Continue reading →

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I Apologize for the Break in the Blog Posts!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by alternefit

Hey everyone, I do apologize for the break in the blog posts. I am trying to get through my last two weeks of school, so I am dealing with finals and financial aid stuff. Once I get out and get … Continue reading →

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What foods trigger the stress response? Why?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by alternefit

 And Vice Versa!   There are a number of foods that trigger the stress response. These foods are said to work on the sympathetic nervous system (which is a big part of the stress response) (Zucker, 2000). These pseudostressors are as … Continue reading →

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Type II Diabetes Melitus (T2DM): Tips for control

Posted on February 14, 2011 by alternefit

Hi all, As someone who is interested in helping others achieve and maintain health, I have often found that there are a number of contradictory theories out there…especially when it comes to something as serious as Diabetes. Since this chronic … Continue reading →

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