Category Archives: nuts
Nutty Treatment for Diabetes
Eating nuts improves blood sugar control and cholesterol levels in type 2 diabetics, according to a recent research report in Diabetes Care. Canadian researchers randomized 117 type 2 diabetics to eat their usual types of food, but also to be … Continue reading
Filed under ketogenic diet, nuts
Paleo Diet for Heart Patients With Diabetes and Prediabetes
A Paleolithic diet lowered blood sugar levels better than a control diet in coronary heart disease patients with elevated blood sugars, according to Swedish researchers reporting in 2007. About half of patients with coronary heart disease have abnormal glucose (blood sugar) metabolism. Lindeberg and … Continue reading
Maybe Diet Prevents Alzheimer Dementia After All
I blogged about a study by Gu et al on April 30, 2010, that found significantly lower incidence of Alzheimer dementia in people in Manhattan who followed this dietary pattern: relatively high consumption of salad dressing, nuts, fish, tomatoes, fruits, dark green … Continue reading
Filed under Dairy Products, Fat in Diet, Fish, Fruits, Health Benefits, Mediterranean Diet, nuts, Vegetables
Nuts Are Not Fattening
Dietitian Melanie Thomassian at her Dietriffic blog April 27, 2010, notes that nuts are not fattening, contrary to popular belief. This is in a guest post by Matthew Denos. Most of his references refer to almonds, so I’m not sure other nuts would be … Continue reading
Filed under nuts, Overweight and Obesity
Longevity Components of the Mediterranean Diet
According to Greek researchers, the components of the Mediterranean diet that contribute to longer lifespan are: moderate alcohol consumption low consumption of meat high consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, olive oil, and legumes The following didn’t seem to contribute much, if any: cereals … Continue reading
Filed under Alcohol, Dairy Products, Fish, Fruits, Grains, Health Benefits, legumes, Mediterranean Diet, nuts, olive oil, Vegetables
Diabetes + Overweight and Obesity = Diabesity
Mark Hyman, M.D., blogged about diabesity at the Huffington Post December 24, 2009. He defines diabesity as a problem with glucose regulation associated with overweight and obesity. The glucose physiology problem ranges from metabolic syndrome to prediabetes to full-blown type … Continue reading
Filed under Causes of Diabetes, Overweight and Obesity, Prevention of T2 Diabetes, Fish, nuts, legumes, Grains, Fruits
What Are Phytonutrients and What Have They Done For Me Lately?
Nutrition scientists think that plants have small amounts of numerous “bioactive compounds,” sometimes referred to as phytonutrients, that protect us against disease. Many scientific studies have looked at groups of people over time, noting the various foods they eat as well as the diseases they … Continue reading
Filed under cancer, coronary heart disease, Fruits, Grains, Health Benefits, legumes, Mediterranean Diet, nuts, olive oil
Top 10 Diabetes Superfoods
The American Diabetes Association has published a list of Top 10 Diabetes Superfoods. They share a low glycemic index and provide key nutrients, according to the ADA. Click the link for details. Here they are in no particular order: beans dark green … Continue reading
Filed under Dairy Products, Fish, Fruits, Glycemic Index and Load, Grains, Health Benefits, legumes, Mediterranean Diet, nuts, Vegetables
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
