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Study finds eating pears regularly may improve blood pressure, heart function | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis

12/04/16

Eating fresh pears may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle-aged men and women who are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “These initial results are very promising,” said lead author Sarah A Johnson, who conducted the research while at Florida State University. “With metabolic […]

Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes

03/12/15

There are a whole range of root vegetables and most of them are also starches – a type of carbohydrate. Basically, some plants store glucose as starch – giant chains of sugars. So when it comes to root vegetables and starches, are they safe for type 2 diabetics to eat or not? Even if there isn’t […]

Diabetes

Diabetes Self-Management : how to know the Glycemic Index?

27/11/15

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at several common meal-planning approaches for diabetes management. There are other approaches out there, too, including fat gram counting and the use of sample menus. And chances are, you might use your own approach or a hybrid of approaches. The point is that there is no one right […]

Diabetes

Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ also reduces blood pressure, study finds

27/11/15

TORONTO, Nov.7, 2015 – A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael’s Hospital study has found. The research, published today in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease, was a secondary analysis of data collected for a 2011 study on the effect of the ‘portfolio diet’ on cholesterol. The portfolio diet lowered […]

Cardiovascular Health

Carb Counting Methods Explained

23/11/15

There are only 2 different carb counting methods and they are much simpler to use than you think. Let’s go over them together here and clear up any confusion. Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com This article wisely recommends eating a whole foods anti-inflammatory diet that is lower in carbohydrates.As they say, one key point […]

Healthy Eating

Want to know the Top 10 Foods Highest in Fiber?

22/11/15

Dietary fiber is an essential nutrient required for proper digestion of foods, proper functioning of the digestive tract at large, and for helping you feel full. Find here a list of high fiber foods. Read the full article at: www.healthaliciousness.com Most of us do not eat enough dietary fibers. This easy to remember list will […]

Healthy Eating

Carb counting lesson #2: Simple and Complex Carbohydrates

21/11/15

If you’re type 2 diabetic you need to get your head around the different types of carbohydrates. We explain here what simple and complex carbs are with examples. For best health and blood sugar regulation, choosing complex carbs is the better choice. But, it’s also important to remember that many complex carbs are still high in overall […]

Diabetes

Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet

21/11/15

How do you lower blood sugar naturally through diet?When you can focus on 2 things, great changes will occur – guaranteed! Read the full article at: diabetesmealplans.com For people with Type 2 Diabetes, counting carbs to limit them is not something natural. It needs time and efforts. DietSensor will help you by reading the carbs […]

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