Nutrition Archives
March 4, 2008
Skipping breakfast takes its toll
It leads to weight gain: University of Minnesota School of Public Health Project Eating Among Teens (EAT) researchers have found further evidence to support the importance of encouraging youth to eat breakfast regularly. Researchers examined the association between breakfast frequency... ... morePosted at 8:01 AM
December 20, 2007
Those Terrible Post Meal Highs
Did you know that the dreaded post meal peak in blood glucose can do more damage than a sustained rise in blood sugar? New research suggests:A causal relationship between hyperglycaemia and oxidative stress leading to vasoconstriction (a narrowing of the... ... morePosted at 9:08 PM
May 2, 2007
Pistachios Help Reduce Stress
Yes, they're high in fat and are exceptionally good to eat. However, that doesn't disqualify pistachios from a healthy diet. A recent study at Penn State has confirmed that eating pistachios may trim down the body's response to the stress... ... morePosted at 12:31 PM
March 13, 2007
The Soda Scandal
Go ahead, drink your sugar laden beverages and slam another 32 oz big gulp. However, you should be warned that recent studies have provided compelling evidence that consuming moderates amounts of soda doubles the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.... ... morePosted at 7:16 AM
March 7, 2007
Green Tea Slows Prostate Cancer
We've enjoyed our green tea for any number of reasons. It seems that there may be even more health benefit to the beverage: Drinking warm green tea has long been touted for its healthful benefits, both real and anecdotal. But... ... morePosted at 10:19 AM
March 2, 2007
Go Whole Grain
Eating the first meal of the day is important but having whole grain breakfast cereals may reduce the risk of developing heart failure by nearly 30 percent. The conclusion is based on a Physician's Health Study, one of the longest... ... morePosted at 11:30 PM
February 26, 2007
The Magic of Black Soya Beans
Black soya beans (the wonderful soybean) could help control weight, prevent diabetes and lower cholesterol, this according to a study on rats:Experts in Seoul, South Korea, allowed 32 male rats - split into four groups - to gorge on a... ... morePosted at 11:15 PM
Garlic is Out for Cholesterol Control
You know those garlic pills you've been taken to lower your choesterol? Well, a new study has concluded that garlic does not lower LDL, the bad-boy of cholesterol: Although garlic and garlic supplements are widely promoted as cholesterol-lowering agents, a... ... morePosted at 10:45 PM
January 10, 2007
Chromium picolinate
A double blinded study, published in Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics, reports that glycaemic control can be improved through Chromium picolinate /biotin supplementation:The study looked at the effect of the commercially available Diachrome supplement (Nutrition 21) on the glycaemic control and... ... morePosted at 6:45 AM
January 9, 2007
We like curry!
Here's why: Arthritis - A study in the November issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism suggests turmeric, one component of curry spice, almost completely prevented joint swelling in rats with arthritis. Other studies have suggested that the spice could protect against... ... morePosted at 7:01 AM
August 24, 2006
Tea is Healthier than Water
Research reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition dispels the common belief that tea dehydrates. The retrospective study showed that tea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some... ... morePosted at 10:44 AM
August 9, 2006
No more soda for me!
This is why:Americans have sipped and slurped their way to fatness by drinking far more soda and other sugary drinks over the last four decades, a new scientific review concludes. An extra can of soda a day can pile on... ... morePosted at 12:14 AM
April 24, 2006
Caffeine could protect against diabetes
... people who drank more than six cups of green tea per day had a 33 percent lower risk of diabetes, compared to people who drank less than one cup per week. Drinking three or more cups of coffee per... ... morePosted at 11:10 PM
April 19, 2006
New research links metabolism and appetite suppression, opening door to obesity treatments
These findings suggest that the protein, known as the ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), could play a key role as a weight loss agent.
... morePosted at 9:13 PM
April 12, 2006
Fiber - It'll Keep you regular ...
... and lower the risk of the onset of diabetes by improving the body's use of the blood-sugar-regulating hormone insulin. However, the type of fiber is apparently important. There are two main types of fiber -- soluble and insoluble. Soluble... ... morePosted at 12:18 PM
March 28, 2006
Magnesium Lowers Heart And Diabetes Risks
New research may help explain why eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts helps protect the heart and prevent diabetes. The key may be the mineral magnesium.
... morePosted at 10:11 PM
March 6, 2006
Green Tea May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk - Black Tea May Increase Risk
The protection from breast cancer by tea is related specifically to the catechin content, say the researchers. EGCG and epigallocatechin have been shown to be promote apoptosis (programmed cell death).
... morePosted at 3:06 PM
March 5, 2006
Eat To Live: Nutrigenomics, the new food?
Think about going into your local supermarket and along with your shopping list you take in the results from your latest genetic tests so you can be sure to buy the correct foods and supplements
... morePosted at 10:18 PM
February 24, 2006
Some foods, beverages could hold clues for future diabetes treatment
Following a doctor's advice on how to keep diabetes in check is always the best course of action and researchers are constantly on the lookout for compounds that someday could help physicians better treat the disease. Of special interest to... ... morePosted at 8:36 AM
February 23, 2006
Saying no to Potatoes
Growing up, there wasn't a day that went by when my family didn't eat potatoes for dinner. Mashed, fried, boiled or baked, they were a staple to our midwestern diet. I now try to stay away from the food because... ... morePosted at 6:59 PM
February 10, 2006
Coffee Prevents Diabetes?
Yes, it's true:Moderate consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and younger women, according to a new report. ... In general, higher coffee consumption, both caffeinated and decaffeinated, was associated with... ... morePosted at 11:45 AM | TrackBack
October 10, 2005
Omega-3 fatty acids in Fish
Eating fish at least once a week slows the toll aging takes on the brain, while obesity at midlife doubles the risk of dementia, a pair of studies concluded on Monday. The question, of course is why? What in... ... moreAugust 22, 2005
What's The Best Sugar Substitute For Diabetics?
Stevia reduces glucose levels and also reduces high blood pressure without reducing normal blood pressure.
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July 13, 2005
Curry Spice Cures Cancer?
One of the most interesting recent health related health related articles reports on the supression of cancer by curry (Indian cuisine is a favorate of mine - yes!):Turmeric (Curcuma longa), also known as curcumin), is one of the most studied... ... moreJuly 3, 2005
Caffeine cuts nighttime diabetes problem
... perhaps, but does it cut sleep as well??? People with type 1 diabetes may have a new reason to appreciate a cup of coffee. Caffeine intake, in normal amounts, is associated with a significant reduction in nighttime episodes of... ... moreJuly 2, 2005
Saturated and trans fats, a risk factor for diabetes?
We continue hear the same story... saturated fats are bad and obesity contributes to risk factors and health challenges among those with or predisposed to diabetes. A recent report suggest that diets high in saturated and trans fats could be... ... moreJune 7, 2005
Low-glycemic may be better than low-fat diet
Another study underscores the importance of considering the glycemic index of carbohydrates in addition to the quantity.Foods with a low-glycemic index, which are digested relatively slowly and cause smaller increases in blood sugar, may protect the heart and blood vessels... ... moreApril 20, 2005
Coffee better than Green Tea?
I prefer coffee over green tea and was pleased to read that recent studies indicate coffee may do far more than just provide an energy boost. Coffee contains about 1,000 different antioxidants and has four times the antioxidant content when... ... morePosted at 10:40 PM