Monthly Archives: May 2009

Spanish Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet

Ever heard of the Spanish Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet?  It looks like a low-carb quasi-Mediterranean diet. Researchers with the University of Cordoba in Spain studied 40 subjects eating a low-carb “Mediterranean” diet for 12 weeks.  The results were strikingly positive. Methodology … Continue reading

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Societal Changes and the Increasing Rates of Type 2 Diabetes

I ran across a thought-provoking article published a few months ago at DiabetesHealth online.  It’s a non-scientific exploration of the potential causes of “diabesity,” the combination of obesity and type 2 diabetes. You’ll get a kick out of this especially … Continue reading

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Free Online Mediterranean Recipes

Several of the websites below include comments from people who have tried the recipes, as well as nutritional analysis. http://www.allrecipes.com            Enter search term “Mediterranean” http://www.arabicnews.com         See Food and Recipes under “Resources” http://www.cliffordawright.com http://www.gourmed.gr                For English, click on the British flag … Continue reading

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High Glycemic Load and Low Grain Fiber Increase Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Men

A study published in 1997 helped establish the association between glycemic load, dietary fiber, and type 2 diabetes in men. Methodology Over 42,000 mostly middle-aged men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, without diabetes at baseline, were followed over six … Continue reading

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Cycloset (Bromocriptine) Approved for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Cycloset (generic name = bromocriptine mesylate) was just approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  It’s a completely new approach that increases dopamine activity in the brain.  This review is quite limited—consult your … Continue reading

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High- vs Low-Protein Weight-Loss Diet in Type 2 Diabetes

  A high-protein weight-loss diet yielded greater reduction in LDL cholesterol in both sexes, and greater loss of abdominal fat in overweight type 2 diabetics, compared to a lower-protein diet.  Lower LDL cholesterol levels are associated with lower risk of heart … Continue reading

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May is “Mediterranean Month”

Oldways and the Mediterranean Foods Alliance announce that May is Mediterranean Month.  It’s a way to promote healthy Mediterranean-style eating. I can’t think of any other organization that’s done more than Oldways to spread the gospel about the Mediterranean diet. … Continue reading

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Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

Medical News Today on May 6, 2009, published a comprehensive review of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet.  Click here to read.  It’s definitely worth your time if you’re not already sold on the Mediterranean diet. My only point … Continue reading

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Fiber and Systemic Inflammation

High dietary fiber intake helps prevent constipation, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, and perhaps colon polyps. Soluble fiber helps control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, and it reduces LDL cholesterol levels, thereby reducing risks of coronary heart … Continue reading

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