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.
Fibre,
antispasmodics and peppermint oil are all effective therapies for
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and should become first-line treatments,
according to a study.
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.
Besides boosting gut and colonic health and helping the body absorb dietary
calcium, inulin fiber may help improve iron absoption from dietary sources.
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...
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