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Trans Fat Substitute May Be Just as Bad

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

A new modified fat made through a process called interesterification is shaping up to be the chief contender to substitute for the trans fats being banished from processed foods and restaurants. But researchers who compared the effects of different fats in human diets are warning that interesterified fats may be just as bad as the trans fats they are poised to replace [1].

Type 2 Diabetics Misjudge Calorie Intake

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

A new study by French researchers found that diabetic obese adults tend to report eating far less than they really do, which researchers say can hamper treatment or management of the disease.

White Wine Just as Healthful as Red

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

Scientists say they have found evidence that the pulp of grapes appears just as heart-healthy in laboratory experiments as the skin.

New Combination of Chromium Picolinate + Biotin Improves Glucose Control

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

A daily supplement of chromium picolinate and biotin improved glucose tolerance by 15 per cent, compared to placebo, says a new study from Yale University.

How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

A team of researchers created the National Weight Control Registry to find out. Using newspaper and magazine advertisements, they identified about 5,000 people who had successfully lost weight and kept it off. Study participants lost an average of 72 pounds. Although some gained back some weight, all maintained at least a 30-pound loss.

Chili Extract A Possible Cure for Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Scientists have discovered that after injecting capsaicin, a chili extract, insulin levels increased and restored blood glucose levels to normal virtually overnight. This discovery of the role for sensory nerves in diabetes opens door to new treatment strategies.

Whole Fat Milk Linked to Lower Weight Gain

Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Women who regularly consumed at least one serving of full-fat diary every day gained about 30 per cent less weight than women who didn’t, says a study from Sweden.

Impact of Soda in Childhood Seen in Adolescence

Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Young children who load up on sugary soft drinks risk developing signs of heart disease and diabetes in adolescence, according to a long-term study in which doctors followed a group of girls from 5 to 13 years of age.

Internet Helps Diabetics Monitor Blood Sugar

Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007

An Internet-based blood sugar monitoring system is superior to making regular visits to a doctor's office for controlling blood sugar and achieving optimal, stable blood sugar levels, according to the results of a new long-term study.

Soy Yogurt Help to Control Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, December 28, 2006

U.S. researchers reported that soy yogurt, especially with fruit in it, may help control both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.