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New Research Finds That Not All Calories Are the Same

Posted: Monday, July 02, 2012

The statement that "all foods can be part of a healthful diet as long as you watch calories … is really misleading"....

Eating Low Glycemic Index Foods at Breakfast Can Control Blood Sugar throughout the Day

Posted: Monday, April 23, 2012

Eating foods at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day....

Blueberries and Apples Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk

Posted: Saturday, April 07, 2012

Eating more blueberries, apples and pears may be linked to lower risk of diabetes....

Setting Goals Improves Dietary Habits of Diabetes Patients

Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012

A specific goal to eat a set number of daily servings of low-glycemic-index foods can improve dietary habits of people with type 2 diabetes.

A Handful of Pistachios Can Decrease Glycemic Response

Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2011

A couple of handfuls of pistachio nuts eaten with a high-glycemic meal such as pasta can do wonders for postprandial glucose and insulin levels, especially in people with metabolic syndrome.

Low Glycemic Diet More Effective than Low Fat Diet in Reducing HbA1c in Obese T2DM Patients

Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011

A glycemic- rather than a fat-targeted dietary regimen may be more effective in lifestyle modification programs for obese T2DM patients.

High Glycemic Foods Can Increase Risk for Heart Disease in Women

Posted: Sunday, April 18, 2010

Consuming carbohydrates with high glycemic index -- an indicator of how quickly a food affects blood glucose levels -- appears to be associated with the risk of coronary heart disease in women but not men, according to a report.

Glycemic Index Education Leads to Better Diabetes Control

Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009

Nine weeks of education about the glycemic index in foods is enough to encourage adults with Type 2 diabetes to adopt better dietary habits that result in improvements to their health, recent research suggests.

Chinese Herbs Have Promise for Diabetes Prevention

Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.

Exercise Following Low Glucose Meals Optimizes Fat Burning

Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2009

There is much debate amongst doctors, nutritionists, and fitness experts, as to the optimal circumstances for exercise. Some believe that early morning, pre-food consumption exercise, is best for burning calories and enhancing metabolism, while others have a variety of ideas of what is best to consume before physical activity. A recent study suggests that consuming a meal low in glucose before exercising is most effective in burning fat and promoting general health.