Eucalyptus Essential Oil Can Help With Diabetes

Nancy Addison discusses the benefits of Eucalyptus oil for peopole with diabetes. Photo by Greg Weaver

Many different cultures have used essential eucalyptus oils to help regulate blood sugar levels. What they have found is that eucalyptus essential oil can help with diabetes. In 2015, Colombian researchers found that Eucalyptus tereticornis extracts increased glucose uptake in vitro (test tube study). Research also showed diabetic mice had reduced fasting glycemia, improved glucose […]

The Real Deal With Carbohydrates

carbohydrates - bread, pasta, Nancy addison, chef and nutritionist explains what are the healthiest types for us to enjoy.

Carbohydrates have a reputation for being unhealthy. However, it is only the type of carbohydrate that is unhealthy. Carbohydrates are actually the body’s preferred fuel. Unrefined carbohydrates like sprouted legumes, whole, sprouted grains, and vegetables are dense in nutrients and fiber, and they can give your body the fuel it needs. Refined carbohydrates like white, […]