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According to the results of a new study (funded by Mars), naturally occurring compounds in cocoa called flavanols may help those who have type-2 diabetes. These findings are relate to previously documented effects of cocoa/chocolate on cardiovascular functions.
In this study, the impact of both immediate and regular consumption of a flavanol-rich cocoa drink on vascular […]
Tempeh is an Indonesian food product made out of soybeans fermented with spores of a mold called Rhizopus oligosporus. It has high protein content and is thus considered to be a meat substitute in vegetarian cuisine.
Recently, a new high-fiber version has been developed, using barley instead of soybeans.
In her work, Charlotte Eklund-Jonsson developed methods to […]
Two new studies presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting suggest that Diabetinol, an all-natural dietary supplement made from citrus, may help lower blood glucose levels and be beneficial in lowering the risks of heart disease and diabetic complications in people with type 2 diabetes.
“Our scientifically validated testing has consistently shown that Diabetinol™ improves blood […]
An apple a day… you know how it goes.
Here’s another reason why: Adults Who Eat Apples, Drink Apple Juice Have Lower Risk for Metabolic Syndrome.
In addition to having a 30% decreased likelihood for elevated diastolic blood pressure and a 36% decreased likelihood for elevated systolic blood pressure, apple product consumers also had a 21% reduced […]
If you have diabetes, heart ailments, or require low-fat diets, you’ll enjoy the articles and recipes in the Taste of Home’s Special Diet Section.
Currently, their page is featuring the heart health benefits of nuts and a selection of nutty recipes.
Want to have these articles and recipes offline? You might want to get hold of the […]
Resveratrol is an antioxidant compound found in grape skin that has been demonstrated to help control a variety of maladies such as cancer, aging and obesity, strokes, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
If those don’t make resveratrol a superfood compound, preliminary laboratory tests indicate that it may also help prevent diabetic complications such as heart disease, retinopathy and […]
Vitamin D deficiency has long been linked to an individual’s predisposition to diabetes type 1 and 2. In addition, it has been noted that type 1 diabetes is more common in countries where exposure to sunlight (which enables the body to manufacture vitamin D) is lower.
In a new study, dietary supplementation with vitamin D […]
Here’s something for those on weight-loss diets: A review published in Obesity Reviews examined data from previous research and clinical trials, and the findings revealed that soy foods are an excellent protein source, and can help lose weight in a variety of ways.
The review, including results from eight human studies, finds that individuals lost equivalent […]
A review of data from studies conducted in the last 15 years strengthens the evidence that oatmeal consumption indeed lowers total cholesterol levels. This, 10 years after the FDA initially approved the health claim’s appearance on food labels in 1997.
In addition, recent studies also discovered more health benefits beyond just total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol […]
A recent animal study indicate that diets enriched with tart cherries may significantly lower insulin and fasting glucose levels (pdf), key markers for the development of type 2 diabetes. Adding cherries to the diet also lowered the animals’ total cholesterol levels and triglycerides after 90 days.
The study also showed the cherry-fed groups had lower levels […]
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