Nana's Good Life

11/11/2025

11/08/2025

How to use a few simple ingredients, including instant coffee, sugar, and white rum, to make homemade Kahlua coffee liqueur.

11/08/2025

Many people think sunlight only gives us Vitamin D, but its benefits go far beyond that. Sunlight helps relieve pain, regulates hormones, strengthens bones, boosts the immune system, enhances nutrient absorption, and even improves sleep quality. Yet, it’s often overlooked in our fast-paced lives.

Ayurveda teaches us to live in sync with the natural rhythms of the earth, and sunlight plays an essential role in our overall health. Spending time in the sun can also improve your circadian rhythm, which regulates your sleep-wake cycle.

So next time you step outside, remember the healing power of the sun. How do you make time to soak up some sunlight? 🌞🌿

11/01/2025

10/15/2025

Yummy new recipe I just tried.....

This Mexican chocolate cake is the richest, most moist chocolate cake you've ever had, kicked up with a little cinnamon and a hint of cayenne pepper!

10/04/2025

Sunlight remains one of nature’s greatest medicines, awakening immunity and fueling energy. Ayurveda values daily sun exposure as a vital rhythm, reminding us to live in harmony with the elements for strength and resilience ☀️🌱

09/10/2025

Walking is medicine

09/04/2025

Don't drink diet soda. Some studies also show a link to cancer.

No, diet soda isn’t the “safe” choice many believe.

A long-term study following more than 36,000 people for nearly 14 years has revealed a surprising risk: drinking just one artificially sweetened soft drink a day was linked to a 36% higher risk of type 2 diabetes—even higher than the 23% increase tied to regular sugary sodas.

What’s striking is that this risk persisted even after accounting for age, body weight, fat levels, and lifestyle. Unlike sugary drinks, the diet soda-diabetes connection can’t be explained by weight gain alone.

Researchers suggest artificial sweeteners may interfere with the body in several ways—by disrupting the gut microbiome, confusing insulin responses, or altering how blood sugar is regulated. Popular sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin have already been shown in earlier studies to affect gut bacteria and even trigger insulin spikes.

While more research is needed to pin down the exact biological mechanisms, the takeaway is clear: switching from sugary to diet drinks may not reduce your diabetes risk—and could make it worse.

📖 Source: Diabetes and Metabolism — “The association of sweetened beverage intake with risk of type 2 diabetes in an Australian population: A longitudinal study.”