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Low-Glycemic Diet Shows Greater Improvement in Glycemic Control Than High-Fiber Diet
Persons with type 2 diabetes who had a diet high in low-glycemic foods such as nuts, beans and lentils had greater improvement in glycemic control and risk factors for coronary heart disease than persons on a diet with an emphasis on high-cereal fiber, according to a new study.
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Soluble Fiber, Antispasmodics and Peppermint Oil Should Be Used to Treat IBS
Fibre, antispasmodics and peppermint oil are all effective therapies for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and should become first-line treatments, according to a study.
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Teff Grain: a Gluten Free Health Food
What makes teff grain even more attractive is the fact that it is a gluten free food. Gluten is a protein that causes allergic reactions to some people.
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Caloric Intake Negatively Influences Healthy Adults' Sleep Patterns
Caloric intake negatively influences sleep patterns in healthy adults, according to a new research.
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Inulin Fiber May Aid in Iron Uptake from Diet
Besides boosting gut and colonic health and helping the body absorb dietary calcium, inulin fiber may help improve iron absoption from dietary sources.
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