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Companies Rush to Sell Low-Carb Products Posted: Wednesday, May 05, 2004

Take a piece of pita bread, a little tuna, some olives and capers and — presto — it's a low-carb "sort of Mediterranean" pizza. The impact of the Atkins diet, the South Beach diet and other low-carbohydrate eating plans is everywhere at this year's food industry show of new products.

Dairy Can Help Burn Fat Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

Adults on a reduced-calorie diet who ate 3-4 servings of dairy foods each day lost an average of 24 pounds. The study indicates that 3-4 daily servings of milk, cheese or yogurt help people lose more weight by helping them burn more fat in the abdominal region, when compared to those who just cut calories or took calcium supplements.

Low-Calorie Diet May Lengthen Life And Prevent Diabetes Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2004

A small group of people who are drastically restricting how much they eat in the hope of slowing the aging process have produced the strongest support yet for the tantalizing theory that very low-calorie diets can extend the human lifespan.In addition, their blood sugar levels were very low and their body's response to insulin was extremely high, indicating they were at very low risk for diabetes.

Cinnamon A Natural Version Of Insulin Posted: Thursday, April 22, 2004

Cinnamon might be a natural -- and inexpensive -- treatment for diabetes because of its molecular similarity to insulin, scientists report."Cinnamon itself has insulin-like activity and also can potentiate the activity of insulin," said Don Graves of UCSB. "The latter could be quite important in treating those with type II diabetes. Cinnamon has a bio-active component that we believe has the potential to prevent or overcome diabetes."

Diet Prevents Type 2 Diabetes Posted: Friday, April 16, 2004

Finland looked at the health records and diets of more than 4,000 men and women aged 40 to 69 showed that eating foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and wheat germ, could help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Walnuts Improve Endothelial Function Posted: Saturday, April 10, 2004

"This is the first time a whole food, not its isolated components, has shown this beneficial effect on vascular health," lead author Emilio Ros, MD, from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain, says in a news release. "Walnuts differ from all other nuts because of their high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, which may provide additional anti-atherogenic properties."

One More Reason to Consider High-Protein Diet Posted: Monday, April 05, 2004

Researchers at the University of Minnesota say a high-protein diet lowers after-meal blood glucose 40 percent in type 2s and improves overall glucose control. However, they say longer-term studies are necessary "to determine the total magnitude of response, possible adverse effects and the long-term acceptability of the diet."

Healthy" Diet May Increase Risk for CVD Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

A diet low in total and saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables caused an increase in LDL and Lp(a). This finding was unexpected.

Low Carb Options for Travelers Posted: Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Americans are trying harder than ever to lead a healthier lifestyle; research shows that up to 32 million people are trying to cut down on carbs. But all that hard work is easily undone by travel. Whether on the road for business or pleasure, hotel life doesn't make it easy to stick to diet plans. Sheraton hotels are about to change that -- offering their first low carb menu

How to Get Diabetes Patients Started with Low Glycemic Index Meal Planning: Eight Easy Steps Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2004

Often times I am asked how my patients get started on a low glycemic program. In this article I cover the steps that I use with patients everyday.

 

 

 

 

 

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