Let’s say you’ve gained a few pounds lately, primarily in your mid-section. You’re also feeling more tired and fatigued than usual, and find yourself craving sugar and anything sweet. The cause? Possibly impaired insulin function, a key risk factor not only for diabetes, but also for cardiovascular disease and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
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What do you do if you want to gain strength in your muscles? Most likely you head to the local gym and start lifting weights. Exercising muscles to increase strength is important, but what about eating to develop strength? If you think this type of eating is just for bodybuilders or powerlifters, you’re wrong. Since we all have muscles and use them every day, strength concerns each of us.
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