Sugar is just about the worst thing a diabetic can eat, right?
Not always.
In fact, there’s a type of high-fiber sugar that actually stops diabetes.
It’s a natural extract found in certain Asian mushrooms. The Chinese have used it as medicine for more than 6,000 years.1 And modern research confirms it controls blood sugar… Even after sugary meals.
… Read MoreIf you’ve been following Health Watch, you know we’re fans of saturated fat. And you should be too.
Despite its bad rap, it’s one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It won’t put your heart in danger. In fact, eating saturated fat may actually lower your risk for a heart event by up to 30%. But recent research shows there’s another surprising benefit to eating them.… Read More
New research suggests there may be a simple—and satisfying—way to help avoid diabetes in the first place.
A Spanish study reveals that eating this overlooked snack food may help you reduce metabolic risk markers. Things like insulin resistance and inflammation. Maybe even how your body processes the sugar you eat.
Researchers looked at 54 subjects for a little over eight months.… Read More
There’s nothing like that morning cup of coffee. It makes getting out of bed a little easier. But it goes way beyond perking you up…
A new study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reveals coffee is a great way to boost your brain function.1 And I don’t mean performing a little bit better on a memory test… I’m talking about a real protective effect.… Read More
First the FDA demonized saturated fats… Then they were quick to offer us bad advice about “healthier” replacements for them.
Like canola oil. The FDA says its unsaturated fatty acids are good for your heart.1 But toxic aldehydes from it can build up in your body. This could lead to heart disease and cancer.
And that’s not the only FDA-approved oil putting you at risk.… Read More
Worried about blood sugar? There’s a new diabetes fighter you’ll be glad to hear about…
Recently researchers gathered data from about 3,000 men and women in Athens, Greece to study the effects of a common beverage on diabetes risk.
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