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Low-Carb Diets Likely to Lead to High Calories

Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2004

Looking at published studies, she said it is clear that "calories do count, but in the short-term, studies indicate that low-carb dieters lose more weight than low-fat dieters when eating the same calories. Moreover,claims by Atkins and South Beach proponents that the diets eliminate hunger may have some validity. But the long-term attrition rate among low-carb dieters is probably the same as among low-fat dieters. We eat too much because there are too many calories available.

Whole Grains Good for the Diabetic Heart

Posted: Saturday, March 06, 2004

Women with type 2 diabetes who incorporate more whole grains, bran, and cereal fiber into their diets may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

What's more, low-glycemic index foods, that is, readily digested carbohydrates that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, may also help to curb early signs of heart trouble

Fruit, Cereal Fiber May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 04, 2004

Fiber from fruits and cereal, but not from vegetables, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD. "Dietary fiber may reduce the risk of CHD through a variety of mechanisms, such as improving blood lipid profiles, lowering blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity and fibrinolytic activity," write Mark A. Pereira, PhD.

New Lower Guidelines for Salt Consumption

Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2004

New recommendations lowered from 2400mg to 1500mg/day, and less as we get older. Americans eat more than twice the salt they should but don't get enough potassium, an imbalance that fuels high blood pressure.

Live Longer If You Eat These 14 Foods?

Posted: Monday, February 16, 2004

They're ordinary items that are probably in your refrigerator or kitchen pantry right now: beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, soy, spinach, green or black tea, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts, wild salmon, and yogurt. But these may not be ordinary foods at all. They may be so special, they've earned the title "superfoods."

DASH Diet Improves Insulin Sensitivity as Well as Hypertension

Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004

Including the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) dietary pattern as a basic part of a hypocaloric dietary plan can lead to significant improvements of up to 50% in insulin sensitivity.

A View of the Glycemic Index from the Trenches

Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004

The Glycemic Index: Does it really work?As an “in the trenches” dietitian, I have consistently seen for more than a decade how easily my patients learn to incorporate low GI foods into their meal plans and how consistently happy (and relieved) they are with their results

New 'Food Pyramid' to Include Physical Activity To Address Obesity Epidemic

Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004

The US government is moving to revamp its famous "food pyramid" dietary guidelines amid concerns that the increasingly obese American population is not getting the message about proper nutrition and exercise.

Team Approach Delivers Motivational Diabetes Management

Posted: Monday, February 09, 2004

The new diabetes management program, is designed to place patients at the center of their own care through a group-support concept and the hospital’s healthcare team.

Eight Tips for Exercising Off the Holiday Season Weight

Posted: Monday, January 12, 2004

Should we just concede that gaining weight during the holiday season is inevitable? Well, believe it or not, you can keep the extra weight off and keep your blood glucose under control.