Entries tagged with: Diabetes

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Cross-sectional study of conjugated linoleic acid in adipose tissue and risk of diabetes.

Fighting diabetes is key to keeping a healthy brain and this study suggests you can fight diabetes with...meat. This is another study that supports conjugated linoleic acid as a fat you should consider for your health. The researchers examined the amount of CLA in 1,744 subject's fat tissue. CLA is a fat made by ruminant animals such as cows, sheep, and goats and is found in highest concentrations in grassfed meat and dairy products. Researchers found that a greater intake of meat and dairy products containing CLA is linked with a reduction in the risk of diabetes. The researchers propose that the mechanism is CLA's involvement in regulating insulin and adipose tissue. Read the abstract →

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Showing the Health Dangers of Fructose

The Journal of Clinical Investigation published a small but fascinating study in 2009 that showed the stark differences between those who consume a lot of fructose (found as a sweetener in most beverages and processed foods) and those who consume glucose found in vegetables. The main finding is that eating and drinking too much fructose makes you dangerously fat. Read the Post →

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Your Questions Answered: What do you think about Agave and Stevia?

Jane R. asks:

I’ve just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and am trying to cut out sugar. What your thoughts are on “natural” sweetener alternatives to sugar like Agave and Stevia?

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The Science

Association Between Obesity and Psychiatric Disorders in the US Adult Population

How obesity increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes is making headlines all the time. Another risk, often over looked, is the link between obesity and brain disorders like depression, bipolar, disorder, and panic disorder. Read the abstract →

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Obesity’s Link to Mental Health Disorders

How obesity increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes is making headlines all the time. Another risk, often over looked, is the link between obesity and brain disorders like depression, bipolar, disorder, and panic disorder. Read the Post →

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