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22/07/2025

Many people with diabetes or prediabetes don’t realize how much timing affects blood sugar. Eating late — especially carb-heavy meals — can cause a big spike while you sleep. Your body becomes less insulin sensitive at night, so it’s best to finish dinner a few hours before bed. Try eating earlier and notice the difference!

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20/07/2025

Too much sugar can do more than add weight — it can lower testosterone, affecting your libido, energy, and ability to build muscle.

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17/07/2025

Diabetes is more than high sugar
It’s about how your body handles insulin and energy.

Diabetes isn’t just a sugar problem — it’s a hormone issue. When insulin isn’t working right, sugar builds up in your blood instead of fueling your cells.

Know the signs. Take control. 💪🏾
📘 Excerpt from Diabetes Demystified by Vivian Okpala
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16/07/2025

📌 Is Cholesterol Really Bad? Let’s Clear This Up!

🧬 Cholesterol isn’t your enemy! Your body actually needs cholesterol:
✅ It helps build healthy cells
✅ Produces hormones like estrogen & testosterone
✅ Makes vitamin D
✅ Helps digest fats
⚖️ But here’s where it gets tricky:
• LDL (bad cholesterol): Can build up in your arteries and increase heart disease risk
• HDL (good cholesterol): Helps remove excess cholesterol from your bloodstream

It’s not about cutting out all cholesterol — it’s about keeping the right balance! 🫶

✨ Takeaway: Cholesterol itself is essential for life. Problems happen when there’s too much LDL, too little HDL, or both.

🌱 Want tips on how to naturally balance cholesterol? Comment “YES” below! ⬇️

26/06/2025

Think flavoured yogurt is a healthy snack for kids? Think again. 🧁🍦🥣

Many flavoured yogurts and “kid-friendly” foods are loaded with added sugars that can spike blood sugar and silently contribute to weight gain and future obesity.

🛑 These so-called snacks can do more harm than good, especially when eaten regularly.

👉 If consumed at all, they should be kept to very small amounts — and not be an everyday treat.

Healthier swaps for your kids:

✅ Plain yogurt with fresh fruit
✅ Homemade smoothies
✅ Snacks with protein + fibre (like boiled eggs or fruit + nuts)

Your child’s long-term health starts with what they eat now. Make every bite count. 🍎💪

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25/06/2025

Pineapple is packed with vitamin C and bromelain — great for digestion and immunity! But be careful, its high glycemic index means diabetics should enjoy it in moderation.

Don’t throw away the peel and core — they’re full of benefits too!

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25/06/2025

It’s no secret that stress affects your health…
But did you know it could be the reason behind your persistent weight gain, poor sleep, and constant fatigue? 😩💤⚖️

When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that:

🧠 Increases cravings for sugar and carbs
🛌 Disrupts your sleep cycle
🔋 Drains your energy
💥 Makes it harder to lose weight—especially around your belly

👉 Chronic stress keeps your body in “survival mode,” holding on to fat and wearing you out mentally and physically.

What can you do?

✅ Prioritize sleep
✅ Move your body daily (even gentle walks)
✅ Practice deep breathing, prayer, or meditation
✅ Nourish your body with real, whole foods

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25/06/2025

Most people think of sugar as just the white stuff in your kitchen…
But did you know starches act like sugar too? 🍞🍚🥔

When you eat starchy foods like white rice, bread, or yam in large amounts, you’re basically eating sugar in disguise — and in some cases, they can spike your blood sugar even more than actual sugar!

📌 Blood sugar spikes can lead to fatigue, cravings, weight gain, and over time, increase the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.

✅ Choose complex carbs like sweet potatoes, beans, and whole grains
✅ Pair starches with fibre, protein, or healthy fats
✅ Watch your portions, especially at breakfast

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24/06/2025

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23/06/2025

Your magnesium levels decide: store fat or burn it.🔥 Muscle is your organ of longevity – feed it right!💪🏾

Joe’s Mean Green Juice 🥬 is packed with magnesium to help your body build muscle and burn fat.

✨ Watch how I made it on YouTube! 👇
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23/06/2025

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In today’s video, I made Joe’s Mean Green Juice — but with a little twist! I swapped out kale and used lettuce instead. 🥬💚This juice is packed with refresh...

21/06/2025

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Juicing has always been a big part of my health, wellness, and fitness journey — and to take it to the next level, I just got myself a Nama J2 Juicer! 🎉The ...