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Glycemic Index Gaining Acceptance as Useful Dietary Tool

Posted: Monday, November 17, 2003

The glycemic index or GI - one of the most talked about topics in nutrition today - ranks foods based on the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels over a 2 hour period. Foods with a low GI can result in a modest rise and fall in blood sugar, which helps provide lasting energy. "Growing evidence suggests that moderating the glycemic response of foods may have important health implications. "

How to Eat More and Still Lose Weight

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

It's the energy density of foods -- not the amount we eat or even the overall fat content -- that most contributes to weight gain. When it comes to dieting, bigger food is better. That may be surprising to dieters who've struggled to cut calories by eating less food.

Potential Treatment for Night Eating Syndrome

Posted: Thursday, October 30, 2003

Night eating syndrome (NES) appears to be related to disturbed circadian rhythms of food intake., new research suggests. The disorder may also run in families and appears to respond to sertraline treatment.

When Treating Diabetes, Physicians Told to "Separate The Disease From the Person"

Posted: Monday, October 27, 2003

Physicians need to re-think the way they address diabetes, beginning with the terminology they use. We need to separate the person from the disease," she said, noting that rather than using terms like "diabetics" or "patients with diabetes," health-care providers should say "people with diabetes" or "people affected by diabetes.

Grape Juice Improves Memory and Neuro-Motor Skills

Posted: Sunday, January 12, 2003

Grape juice joins blueberries as possible anti-aging "brain food."Consuming Concord grape juice significantly improved laboratory animals' short-term memory in a water maze test as well as their neuro-motor skills in certain of the coordination, balance and strength tests.

Diet High in Dairy Products Reduces Risk of Insulin Resistance

Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2002

Overweight individuals who consumed the highest amount of dairy products were 72% less likely then those with a low-diary diet to develop insulin resistance syndrome (IRS).

How Self Help Improves Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2002

The benefits of a free choice, but sensible, diet combined with intense exercise are demonstrated in a group with diabetes.

Ginseng Berry Extract Shows Promise For Diabetes, Obesity

Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2002

An extract from the ginseng berry shows real promise in treating diabetes and obesity reports a research team from the University of Chicago's Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research.

Losing a Few Pounds May Help the Obese

Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2002

For the obese, a small loss may be a big victory. Evidence is building that really heavy people may be able to greatly improve their odds of dodging weight-related illnesses while remaining very heavy.

The secret: Lose just a few pounds. Weight reduction, it appears, is powerful medicine for the large, no matter how seemingly insignificant the dose

Fish Oil May Help to Prevent Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2002

70% of the study participants showed an improvement in insulin-related function, and in 50% it was a clinically significant change.