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Magnesium May Help Prevent Development of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Tuesday, January 06, 2004

Magnesium-containing foods can prevent development of type 2 diabetes in both men and women, according to the results of a large cohart trial.A second cohort study in the same issue showed a similar benefit, especially for overweight women

Fat Intake Speeds Age-Related Blindness

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

AMD is a condition that is the leading cause of blindness from age 65, new research shows. Fat in nuts is the only type that appears to protect against disease progression. Consumption of fats, especially those in processed baked goods, may promote the progression of age-related macular degeneration. (AMD).

Right Cooking Oil Key to Avoiding Trans Fats

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Many consumers were unaware that food processing can turn many of the most popular cooking oils into ticking time bombs for arteries.Those little bombs are "trans fats," which the government has deemed dangerous enough to require labeling in U.S. food products beginning in 2006.

Sugar Consumption on Rise Worldwide, From 74 Calories to 2000 Calories

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

Our diet keeps getting sweeter, due in large part to the popularity of sugary soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, according to a new study. The average daily consumption of sugar and other calorie-containing sweeteners worldwide jumped 74 calories from 1962 to 2000.

Use of Cod Liver Oil Reduces Diabetes Risk

Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2003

An association was observed between the use of cod liver oil in the first year of life and a significantly lower risk of type 1 diabetes (adjusted odds ratio = 0.74).

Cinnamon Improves Glucose, Lipid Control in Type 2 Diabetics

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Patients with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes may benefit from the regular inclusion of cinnamon in their daily diet to prevent and control elevated glucose and blood lipid levels.

New Study Backs Low-Carb Diets

Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2003

A study by doctors at Christiana Care Health System shows that patients with medical problems lost weight safely on a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, similar to the popular Atkins plan.Patients lost 5 percent of body weight in six weeks safely."The really surprising thing to me is that this very high fat intake appears not only to reduce weight but to control risk factors for heart disease and diabetes,"

Alcohol Consumption After Eating Reduces Insulin Levels

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Moderate alcohol consumption after a meal produces a significant drop in plasma insulin levels, which could have an important effect on glucose metabolism

Buckwheat Helps To Control Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Research on buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes and noodles, has proved it may be beneficial for diabetics. In a controlled study, Canadian researchers have shown that extracts of the seed lowered blood glucose levels by 12 to 19 percent when fed to diabetic rats.

Dairy Products Helps Control Weight in Kids

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003

Study shows diary products for children keep weight down. Only 30 percent of children get the minimum recommended amount of dairy products.