Monthly Archives: November 2009
Olive Oil in Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Body Weight
The University of Navarra in Spain reported recently that a diet rich in virgin olive oil reduces body weight, especially in those genetically inclined to gain weight. Over one thousand research particpants were placed on a Mediterranean diet and monitored by lead … Continue reading
Filed under Mediterranean Diet, Overweight and Obesity
Low-Carb Diet Helps Obese Swedes With Diabetes
Obese people with type 2 diabetes following a 20% carbohydrate diet demonstrated sustained improvement in weight and blood glucose control, according to two Swedish physicians. These doctors also have research experience with traditional low-fat diets in overweight diabetics, having demonstrated that a … Continue reading
Filed under Carbohydrate, Overweight and Obesity, Weight Loss
Happy World Diabetes Day!
Flag of the United Nations This is World Diabetes Day. See the International Diabetes Federation website for details. Steve Parker, M.D.
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Moderate Low-Carb Diet Just as Effective as Insulin Shots in Type 2 Diabetes
A low-carbohydrate diet is just as effective as insulin shots for people with severe type 2 diabetes, according to research recently announced by Japanese investigators. Thirty-three uncontrolled Japanese type 2 diabetics, similar numbers of men and women, were placed on a … Continue reading
Filed under Carbohydrate
Which Drug Is Best for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes?
Physicians now have an amazing array of drug therapies for control of type 2 diabetes. Until now, there has been no consensus as to which drugs to use, and when. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology … Continue reading
Filed under Drugs for Diabetes
Drink Vinegar and Lose 2-4 Pounds Effortlessly
Japanese researchers recently documented that daily vinegar reduces body weight, fat mass, and triglycerides in overweight Japanese adults. Beverages containing vinegar are commonly consumed in Japan. The main component—4 to 8%— of vinegar is acetic acid. Vinegar can lower cholesterol levels, lower … Continue reading
Filed under Weight Loss
Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet Beats Low-Glycemic Index Diet in Overweight Type 2 Diabetes
Duke University (U.S.) researchers demonstrated better improvement and reversal of type 2 diabetes with an Atkins-style diet, compared to a low-glycemic index reduced-calorie diet. Methodology Ninety-seven overweight and obese adults, 78% women and 40% black, were randomly assigned to either: a … Continue reading
Walnuts: More Evidence in Favor of Health Benefits
Nuts are a time-honored component of the Mediterranean diet and may contribute to the lower risk of cardiovascular disease associated with the diet. Regular nut consumption lowers total cholesterol and LDL (“bad cholesterol”) by 5 to 15%, which would tend to lower … Continue reading
Eat Cod to Lose More Weight
Five servings of cod per week led to loss of an extra 3.7 pounds (1.7 kg) over eight weeks, according to a recent research report. European researchers noted that cod consumption in a prior study increased weight loss. They wondered if that … Continue reading
Filed under Fish, Weight Loss
