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DASH eating plan lowers long-term heart attack risk, especially among African-Americans
The DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among African-Americans, according to research reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.
Source: American Heart Association
date added: 1 September 10
Diabetes UK warns people not to get carried away with claims about benefits of grapefruit
After a recent spate of media claims for the health benefits of isolated foods such as green leafy vegetables, garlic and asparagus, the latest food to be hailed in the press as a potential breakthrough for diabetes is grapefruit.
Source: Diabetes UK
date added: 30 August 10
Grapefruit's bitter taste holds a sweet promise for diabetes therapy
Study results are published in the online journal PLoS ONE.
Source: EurekAlert!
date added: 26 August 10
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Researchers study cinnamon extracts
A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture-Research, Education, and Economics
date added: 26 August 10
Fibre could help weight loss and prevent diabetes
Diabetes UK is funding new research to determine if fermentable carbohydrates found in foods like asparagus, garlic, chicory and Jerusalem artichokes could be used to help weight loss and prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Source: Diabetes UK
date added: 26 August 10
Research claims green leafy vegetables can reduce risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
Research published today in the British Medical Journal claims eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Source: Diabetes UK
date added: 24 August 10
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Eating berries may activate the brain’s natural housekeeper for healthy aging
Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way.
Source: American Chemical Society
date added: 24 August 10
Carb counting with Lenny! from Medtronic
Medtronic MiniMed has recently released a new educational game for kids and young adults that takes them through an educational tour to learn how to deal with foods when you have diabetes.
Source: medGadget
date added: 20 August 10
Can vitamin D help prevent Type 2 diabetes?
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, University College London, and St George's, University of London have been awarded a £195,000 grant by Diabetes UK to investigate whether vitamin D has a role in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Source: Diabetes UK
date added: 20 August 10
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Choosing healthier protein-rich foods instead of red and processed meats may reduce heart disease risk in women
American women who ate more protein-rich foods instead of red meat had a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Source: American Heart Association
date added: 20 August 10
Moderate chocolate consumption linked to lower risks of heart failure
Eating moderate amounts of chocolate is linked to lower risks of heart failure among middle-aged and older women, compared to eating no chocolate at all.
Source: American Heart Association
date added: 17 August 10
Giving out statins with junk food could increase the risk of diabetes
New research claiming that fast food restaurants should give out statins to combat the effects of fatty food could encourage people to lead unhealthier lives and increase the risk of people developing Type 2 diabetes.
Source: Diabetes UK
date added: 17 August 10
Biochemist proposes worldwide policy change to step up daily vitamin D intake
Anthony Norman proposes worldwide policy changes regarding people’s vitamin D daily intake amount in order to maximize the vitamin’s contribution to reducing the frequency of many diseases.
Source: University of California - Riverside
date added: 10 August 10
The American Diabetes Association applauds Senate passing of Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
......The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act will give schools the resources to provide healthy meals to students through the school lunch program and remove junk foods and high calorie beverages from school vending machines and a la carte lines.
Source: American Diabetes Association
date added: 10 August 10
New York: Health Department launches new effort to wean New Yorkers from sugary beverages
......“Soda has fueled the obesity epidemic as portion sizes have grown and marketing of these products has intensified. We still have a long way to go to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, but it’s encouraging to see that New Yorkers are starting to move away from these products.”
Source: New York City Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene
date added: 5 August 10
High-fiber diet can ward off heart disease and diabetes
A diet high in fiber can provide significant protection against type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, according to a scientific panel at the 2010 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo
Source: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
date added: 5 August 10
Nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs influence healthy food choices
2 new studies published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Source: Elsevier
date added: 3 August 10
Population gets insufficient amounts of vitamin D, says UC Riverside biochemist
Vitamin D expert Anthony Norman recommends a daily intake of 2000 international units for most adults.
Source: University of California - Riverside
date added: 19 July 10
Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic
Cashew seed extract shows promise as an effective anti-diabetic, according to a new study from the Université de Montréal (Canada) and the Université de Yaoundé (Cameroun).
Source: University of Montreal
date added: 15 July 10
Discovery points to new approach for diabetes therapy
Nutrition experts at Oregon State University have essentially “cured” laboratory mice of mild, diet-induced diabetes by stimulating the production of a particular enzyme.
Source: Oregon State University
date added: 13 July 10
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