Boost levels of this mineral to fight diabetes and metabolic syndrome
If you’ve made it to this page - congratulations! You already know that it’s important to eat less sugar, especially if you want to maintain a healthy weight. But what you may not know is this: The amount of sugar in your diet is directl...
Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes. Another 70-80 million have pre-diabetes. And there are 50% more people with diabetes today then there were just 10 years ago. These statistics are alarming, but YOU don’t have to be a statistic.
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by Dr. Jonny Bowden
If you’re a regular reader, you already know how important the glycemic index is to make sure you’re eating well. But there’s a big problem with using the glycemic index as a guide to eating: It doesn’t take int...
Instead of worrying so much about the amount of fat you’re eating, start keeping track of your diet’s glycemic load. Doing so will not only keep you trim, it may help prevent diabetes.
A new study has found that high-glycemic...
by Jonny Bowden, PhD
Here's a news bulletin for you: The most damaging ingredient in the American diet is not fat.
It's sugar.
No kidding. As a "health hazard", fat has gotten the lion's share of attention - but it may well turn ...
by Kelley Herring
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied the effects of chickpeas versus wheat on insulin sensitivity.
The study evaluated 19 healthy middle-aged men and women on three separate days three hours after ...
Want to balance your blood sugar? Do it with tangy flavors!
A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the ability of vinegar to reduce the glycemic index and insulin response to a carb-rich meal.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death among people with diabetes - at least 65 percent of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely ...
Noshing on nuts and other magnesium-rich foods may help to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.
A recent study published in the journal Circulation examined the relationship between magnesium and the risk of...
Need a good reason to adopt a low glycemic healthstyle? How about preventing and managing diabetes.
After a high-glycemic load meal, blood sugar spikes and the body must produce enough insulin to effectively shuttle blood ...
New findings may help to better explain the link between obesity and diabetes. And the link lies in a hormone.A study published in Cell Metabolism found that leptin -a hormone known for its role in appetite and weight gain -regulat...
The press continues to mount on the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts. And new research confirms including these tasty treats may be of special importance for those with diabetes. A recent study published in Diabetes Ca...
High Blood Sugar = High Colon Cancer Risk
When you metabolize carbohydrates, your body produces insulin. And when the insulin switch is flipped to the “on” position, another compound is made at the same...
Do you savor golden-green olive oil, drizzled over vine-ripe tomatoes, roasted veggies and colorful salads? If so, you may be helping to guard against one of the most prevalent degenerative diseases - diabetes.
A recent study publi...
If there's just one thing you can do to better your health, it's getting your blood sugar in check.
High blood sugar levels contribute to insulin resistance. And like a thief in the night, insulin resistanc...
by Jon Herring
If you think that limiting sodas to "just one a day" won’t hurt your health, think again. New evidence shows that the extra sugar in soft drinks can substantially increase your risk of serious disease.
Researchers from the Ha...
Recent research shows that if you have diabetes, you are nearly twice as likely to be depressed. But researchers have found the link goes both ways: People between the ages of 20 and 50 who have been depressed are more susceptible ...
More good news for coffee drinkers. Your cup o' joe just might help prevent diabetes and reduce inflammation.A recent study published in Diabetes Care evaluated the effects of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee in relation to...
Great news for cinnamon lovers!
New research presented at the Experimental Biology meeting in San Francisco found that cinnamon and cloves - spices high in nutrients called polyphenols - boost insulin function while lowering ...
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