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  Diabetic-Friendly Fruits and Their Health Benefits Managing diabetes requires careful dietary choices, especially regarding fruit consumption. While fruits are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and fibre, some contain high sugar, which may cause blood sugar spikes. Let us explore the best diabetic-friendly fruits, their health benefits, and how to incorporate them into a balanced diet. Diabetic-Friendly Fruits 1.     Berries: Berries are the antioxidant powerhouses. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are common examples of berries. They are rich in antioxidants, fibre, and vitamin C, and help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation. You can eat them by adding them to yogurt, or oatmeal, or enjoy them as a snack. 2. Apples: Apple is a fibre-rich snack. They are  diabetes-friendly  with a low GI (≈36), and high fibre slows sugar absorption. Apples contain soluble fibre...

Embracing Healthy Resolutions: A Journey to a Better You The new year is the beginning of a new chapter in every person's life, a period where everyone can reflect, refocus, and set intentions toward a healthier, more balanced life. We all make resolutions at the beginning of every new year, only to abandon them after two months.  Healthy resolutions are not like fleeting goals but commitments to oneself regarding self-care, growth, and sustainable well-being. Whether it's nourishing your body, calming your mind, or fostering positive habits, these resolutions are powerful steps toward living your best life. At healthtimber.com, there is only one motto: inspire and positively contribute to good health and well-being. By spreading ideas of healthy habits and sustainable lifestyle changes. Therefore, in this blog, revisit and re-explore practical, achievable ways to incor...

Avoiding Added Sugar Added sugar is sugars and syrups added to foods and beverages at any point during the preparation or processing to enhance flavour and texture or prolong shelf life. It is a major issue of the day due to its increased association with various health issues. Many processed and packaged foods contain hidden sugars under different names, such as high-fructose corn syrup, maltose, and dextrose. It is not easy to trace how much sugar is consumed in actual terms. Some are more susceptible to the detrimental effects of added sugar as a result of their eating habits, lifestyle, or biological conditions.  The most susceptible people are children and teenagers, who are the major buyers and consumers of sugary foods like soft drinks, sugary baked goods, and prepared commodities. Added sugar consumption at a tender age also leads to obesity, early onset of type 2 diabetes, dental issues such as cavities, an...

What is Hygiene? Hygiene is fundamental to public health and contributes to a better quality of life. It refers to practices or conditions that promote and preserve health, cleanliness, and well-being. These practices aim to prevent the spread of diseases, maintain personal and environmental cleanliness, and contribute to overall health. Maintaining good hygiene practices is essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases, promoting overall health, and creating a safe and clean environment for individuals and communities. You can categorize hygiene into various types, including personal, environmental, and public hygiene. Here are some key aspects of hygiene: Personal Hygiene: Personal hygiene is the applications that people perform, to protect their health and keep their life healthy. You can also interpret personal hygiene as the behaviours that must be practised daily, from morning to sleep time to protect our health. Personal hygiene involves ...

Managing Sleeplessness We all know the importance of sleep in leading a blissful life. In fact, good sleep is like meditation that cures our mind, body, and soul. But if you are not able to sleep properly or have insomnia due to certain underlying conditions, sleeplessness can stir up many different feelings. You might experience anxiety, irritability, fatigue, and similar conditions. Symptoms of Sleeplessness 1. Anxiety:  Lack of sleep raises fear levels and increases stress. Therefore, problems seem even tougher. 2.  Fuzzy Memory:  Sleeplessness dumbs down thinking skills and causes confusion or inability to focus. 3. Fatigue:  One remains tired for a long time and feels that it is a strain to perform simple tasks. 4. Restlessness:  A restless mind can make it almost impossible to fall asleep, thus...