Tag: diabetes
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Ultra-processed Foods and the Unbreakable Bond to Visceral Fat
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are very prevalent in modern diets due to their convenience and variety. UPFs are defined by the NOVA classification system, which categorizes foods into four groups based on the nature, extent and purpose of industrial processing: Group 1 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods that have been refrigerated, washed or dried, e.g. fresh…
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The Health and Wellness Coffee Chain
The most common causes of death are cardiovascular disease, cancer, injuries and accidents, chronic lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, chronic liver disease, kidney disease, and cognitive disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Coffee consumption has shown an inverse association with several of these diseases. Cardiovascular disease A meta-analysis of 36 prospective studies in 1.3…
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Glucerna and its contribution to Diabetes
Glucerna is a dietary supplement that contains proteins and slow-release digestible carbohydrates as well as a special fat composition and has been developed specifically for people who are at risk of malnutrition, diabetes or for any reason have hyperglycemia, malnutrition or malabsorption syndromes. When a person has diabetes, their body does not produce enough insulin…
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Foods and Drinks to Avoid if we have Diabetes
Diabetes affects your body’s ability to process sugar (glucose) in the blood. Eating a balanced diet can help people manage diabetes and reduce their risk of complications. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the body’s most important source of energy. The quality and quantity of carbohydrates we eat have the biggest impact on our blood sugar. There are…
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Artificial Sweeteners Consumption and Cognitive Decline
Recent research published on September 3, 2025 in Neurology of the American Academy of Neurology, shows that there is an association (and not a causal link) between the consumption of low and zero calorie artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline. The research focuses on 7 artificial sweeteners, artificial sugar substitutes, aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol…
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Carbohydrate Quality for Healthy Aging
It is known that carbohydrates can affect health differently depending on their quality. Our weight, our energy, and the fluctuations in our blood sugar levels are related to the quality and quantity of carbohydrates we consume with our diet. It is also known that starchy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, white bread, and processed white pasta,…
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Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a highly nutritious fruit. It is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help fight oxidative stress that can cause diseases in the body. It is also a strong alkaline fruit that helps stabilize the body’s pH and maintain the smooth functioning of the body. Pomegranate and pomegranate juice, if consumed in moderation, may…
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Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the best summer fruits as it is notably refreshing. Watermelon contains mainly water, 92%. Its content per 100 grams is only 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat and 7.6 grams of carbohydrates, of which 0.5 grams are fibers, meaning it contains only 34 calories per 100 grams. It is…
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Beets – a very nutritious vegetable
Beets is a bulbous vegetable and contains many nutrients such as vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid, potassium, sodium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, a good amount of protein 1.6 grams per 100 grams, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates of which 2.6 are fiber. They contain about 50 calories per 100 grams. Benefits of beets Beets has…
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Diet for Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis, i.e. the increased amount of iron in the blood, is a hereditary condition in which a large amount of iron accumulates in our body and is due to gene mutations. If untreated, hemochromatosis can cause liver damage, diabetes, heart damage, and menstrual disorders in women. The treatment of hemochromatosis is usually the removal of…
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