People with blood sugar issues are often told by mainstream doctors not to eat fruit. It’s feared that the sugar content contributes to blood sugar spikes.
But a new study shows that one fruit may actually hold the key to preventing and treating diabetes.
Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology recruited 32 subjects who were overweight or obese. All had insulin resistance and were prediabetic.… Read More
Flaxseeds have been big in the natural health world in recent years. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can prevent heart disease. And they are a great source of fiber and help fight inflammation.[1]
New research shows that flaxseeds may also be a powerful weapon against obesity and diabetes.[2]
The study was published in the American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism.… Read More
Diabetes changes your life.
You have to watch what you eat.
You have to take your medication.
And you have to carefully monitor your blood sugar.
More than 30 million Americans are dealing with this. An additional 84.1 million are prediabetic. That means they will likely face full-blown diabetes in the near future.[i]
But what if stopping diabetes were as simple as taking one vitamin?… Read More
Many people swear by the Mediterranean diet. And for good reason.
With its emphasis on vegetables, fruit, and healthy fats from olive oil and fish, research has consistently found that it is heart healthy. It also helps people lose weight and prevents diabetes.[1]
What’s more, there’s strong evidence it protects against cancer, depression, and Alzheimer’s.
Now, a new study shows how to make the Mediterranean diet even healthier.… Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors told us we should avoid eggs. They warned that the cholesterol in eggs would clog our arteries, which could trigger a heart attack.
Researchers have now discovered this is nonsense.
Eggs are a rich source of bioactive compounds that have a wide range of beneficial effects on health. And it turns out that dietary cholesterol does not clog arteries.… Read More
Aztec warriors were known for their bravery, fierceness, and fighting skills. But the people of ancient Mexico prized one quality in their warriors above all others…
Speed.
Not only were fast runners superior fighters, but to maintain their vast empire, the Aztecs needed fast runners to carry messages from one village to another. Running was considered so important that one of the Aztec gods is named Paina, which means “runner.”… Read More