Glycemic index measures the rate at which sugars in food are
released to the blood stream. A list of common foods
(fruits, vegetables, breakfast grain products and dairy products) and their glycemic
index...
Three-day-old broccoli sprouts uppressed Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) , one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide and are a major cause of stomach cancer (Gastritis).
A high fiber diet rich in soluble fiber has a small impact oncalcium and phosphorus balance in subjects with type II diabetes mellitus. It maybe prudent to ensure adequate intake of calcium and other mineralson the high fiber diet.
Several herbal preparations are used to treat diabetes, but their reported hypoglycemic effects are complex or even paradoxical in some cases. This article reviews recent findings about some of the most popular hypoglycemic herbs, such as ginseng, bitter melon and Coptis chinensis. Read more...
The persistence of an epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes suggests that new nutritional strategies are needed if the epidemic is to be overcome. A promising nutritional approach suggested by this thematic review is metabolic effect of low glycemic-index diet. Read more...
A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,... Read more...
