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by tmi
A great article from the folks at Diabetes-in-Control.
In 1970, the group Five Man Electrical Band released the hit single, “Signs,” and in it there is a line, “Do This, Don’t Do That, Can’t You Read The Sign?” It seems that when it comes to food choices for diabetes patients the line should be, “Eat This, Don’t Eat That, Can’t you Read the Sign?” as every day someone else has a new miracle food to cure or prevent diabetes. Most of these health claims are suspect at best and often they are just a way for someone to make a lot of money. In this month’s special edition we have looked over scores of articles, reports and health claims, to find the right things to eat and the right way to eat them. We have everything from almonds to zucchini — and everything in between — for you to share with your patients and unlike everyone else we let you know where the research came from and what the real effects might be.
David Joffe
Editor-in-chief
David Joffe
Editor-in-chief
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NutsAcute and Second-meal Effects of Almonds in Prediabetes
Inclusion of almonds in the breakfast meal decreased blood glucose concentrations… [ Full Story ] Almonds Help Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Incorporating almonds into your diet can help treat and possibly prevent Type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease… [ Full Story ] FiberMore Fiber Reduces Cardiovascular and All-Cause Death
Getting lots of dietary fiber appears to reduce the risk of dying — particularly from cardiovascular, infectious, or respiratory diseases.… [ Full Story ] Consumption of Diets High in Prebiotic Fiber or Protein during Growth Influences the Response to a High Fat and Sucrose Diet in Adulthood The data suggest that while a long-term diet high in protein predisposes to an obese phenotype when rats are given a high energy diet in adulthood, consumption of a high fiber diet during growth may provide some protection.… [ Full Story ] GrainsLess Refined, More Whole Grains Linked to Lower Body Fat
US researchers found that people who every day eat several servings of whole grains and limit intake of refined grains have less visceral adipose tissue or VAT, a type of body fat believed to trigger cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.… [ Full Story ] White Rice Verses Brown Rice and Diabetes Risk Consuming more white rice appears to be associated with a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice may be associated with a lower risk for the disease.… [ Full Story ] Whole Grain, Bran Reduces CV Mortality in Women with Type 2 Diabetes Women with Type 2 diabetes who ate more than 9 g of bran per day had a 35% lower risk for death from cardiovascular disease and a 28% lower risk for all-cause mortality compared with women who ate less bran, according to new study findings.… [ Full Story ] Green Leafy VegetablesNitrates in Spinach Counteract Components of Metabolic Syndrome
Nitrates reduce oxygen consumption during physical exercise; however, they are also of potential significance to diseases involving mitochondrial dysfunction, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.… [ Full Story ] Green Leafy Vegetables Cuts The Risk of Diabetes by 14% A British meta-analysis found that increasing the daily intake of green leafy vegetables can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes… [ Full Story ] VitaminsDiabetes Risk Falls as Magnesium Intake Increases
Getting enough magnesium in your diet could help prevent diabetes, a new study suggests. Consuming 200 milligrams of magnesium for every 1,000 calories reduces risk of diabetes by 47%… [ Full Story ] Vitamin K Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk People who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests.… [ Full Story ] Antioxidants Increase Insulin Sensitivity A diet high in antioxidants may help increase insulin sensitivity and enhance the effects of metformin, according to a small study.… [ Full Story ] CoffeeWhy Coffee May Help Protect against Diabetes
Coffee can give you a jump-start to the day but numerous studies have shown that it also may be protective against Type 2 diabetes… [ Full Story ] Coffee Reduces Risk of Diabetes — One More Study That cup of joe may be doing more than keeping you awake — it also may be reducing your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.… [ Full Story ] VinegarVinegar Reduces Postprandial Glycemia
Vinegar, when taken regularly, can help manage diabetes, moderate food cravings and increase the body’s absorption of calcium resulting to healthier bones.… [ Full Story ] DairyWhole-Fat Milk and Cheese Can Lower Diabetes Risk
The incidence of Type 2 diabetes declined significantly as levels of a fatty acid found in whole-fat dairy products increased… [ Full Story ] Spices and OilsCinnamon for Diabetes: It Helps … a Little
There may be no harm in adding cinnamon to your diabetes regimen, but does it really help?… [ Full Story ] Why Fish Oils Can Improve Diabetes Control Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified the molecular mechanism that makes omega-3 fatty acids so effective in reducing chronic inflammation and insulin resistance… [ Full Story ] Moderate Wine/Alcohol and GrapesEASD: Moderate Wine Drinking Lowers Fasting Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes
A glass of merlot or perhaps sauvignon blanc with dinner may offer modest benefits for patients with Type 2 diabetes, said researchers.… [ Full Story ] Moderate Drinking Linked to 44%-65% Lower Diabetes Risk Adults who have a drink or two per day may have a lower diabetes risk than teetotalers and the link does not appear to be explained by… [ Full Story ] Grapes Reduce Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Diabetes Findings show grape consumption lowered blood pressure, improved heart function and reduced other risk factors for heart disease and metabolic syndrome… [ Full Story ] Moderate Drinking in Women Linked to Less Weight Gain Lu Wang, MD, PhD, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, and colleagues write, “The obesity epidemic is a major health problem in the United States… [ Full Story ] FatsBacon at Breakfast Healthier than a Bagel
The age-old maxim “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” may in fact be the best advice to follow to prevent metabolic syndrome, according to a new study… [ Full Story ] |
Follow this link to download a quick reference pdf of all of the benefits and “dosages” for Foods Which May Help Reduce Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Risk.