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.
This review will assess our current understanding of the differential effects of the polyunsaturated fatty acids ALA, EPA and DHA on cancer, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. 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...
This review evaluates the health benefits of the functional food, conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) - a heterogeneous group of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid predominantly found in milk, milk products, meat and meat products. Read more...
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