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The number of people dignosed with Type 2 diabetes has more than doubled since the 1980s, and this number continues to grow in almost every part of the world. In a large-scale study published in The Lancet last month, researchers found that rates of diabetes have either risen or at best remained the same [...]  A daily smoothie may reduce levels of cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin, a new study has found. Try one of our delicious nutritious smoothie recipes (2) The new exploratory study on overweight participants measured the effects of a daily smoothie made with acai berries on markers for diabetes and heart disease. It discovered [...] With the peak holiday season now in full flow and the exciting prospect of travel abroad for much needed relaxation, adventure or indulgence, your thoughts may be naturally turning towards protecting your health while you are away. This may be through sun protection such as astaxanthin or natural sun creams or maybe you are [...] The health benefits of the long chain omega 3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are well documented. These long chain fats are found in oily fish such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines. A new study (1), which involved over 300 Yup’ik Eskimos in Alaska, has found that a high [...] A new study (1) has found that older adults who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet which is rich in plant-fats, such as fats from olives, nuts/seeds and oily fish, seem to have a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, even without weight loss or calorie counting. A traditional Mediterranean style of eating includes plentiful [...] There are many studies which have found that following a Mediterranean style diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases e.g. heart disease, dementia, diabetes. A recent study (1) published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has concluded that “promoting the MDP [Mediterranean Dietary Pattern] as a model of healthy [...] A newly published study (1) suggests that getting enough magnesium could be helpful in preventing the development of type 2 diabetes.
The study (1) involved over 4400 individuals aged between 18 and 30 years old. None of the participants had diabetes at the start of the study. Associations between magnesium intake and diabetes [...] Last year I wrote a post about cinnamon and how it can impact blood sugar balance. A recent study (1) suggests that a water soluble cinnamon extract, with antioxidant capacity, might be useful in reducing certain risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The study (1) lasted 12 weeks and involved 22 [...] The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing across the world. Fruit and vegetable consumption has already been linked to prevention of heart disease and cancer and now a new study has found that increasing green leafy vegetables is significantly associated with a reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes (1). The authors of the [...] Eating large amounts of refined carbohydrates and foods with a high glycaemic index seems to be associated with an increased risk for certain conditions such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. A study(1) recently published in the medical journal Archives of Internal Medicine has concluded that “Substitution of whole grains, including brown rice, [...] |
  
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