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09/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Anthocyanins, abundantly found in berries, treat insulin resistance while managing cholesterol levels

Two of the biggest, most common health problems people face as they age are diabetes and heart disease. Although their mechanisms are different, scientists have discovered that one natural compound found in food can be helpful in both conditions. Anthocyanins are a type of antioxidant that have been linked to several impressive health benefits. They’re […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Clinical trial examines the effects of green cardamom supplementation on the lipid profiles of diabetic patients

A proposed study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine claims to be the first randomized control trial (RCT) that will evaluate the effects of green cardamom supplementation in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences will determine how the spice influences glycemic status, lipid profile, and other biomarkers for patients […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes

Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with […]

04/24/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Why you need to “rough up” your diet with fiber

Have you taken your fiber today? Fiber or roughage is the non-digestible part of plant foods that travels along our digestive system, absorbing water along the way, and helping us move our bowels more easily. In our diet, fiber refers to nutrients that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes but still play an important role […]

11/18/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Sit, relax, chew: Eating too fast increases your risk of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol more than five-fold

It looks like the weight loss tip to eat slowly has its merits. According to a recent study, eating too fast increases the “risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.” Research findings indicate that individuals who eat fast might end up eating more because their bodies don’t have the time to realize that it’s already […]

01/28/2017 / By David Gutierrez

After decades of pushing low-fat quackery, scientists now admit cheese and cream are good for your heart, can help prevent diabetes

Foods high in saturated fat, such as cheese and cream, may actually improve health and reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Bergen, Norway, and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The findings contradict previously held wisdom — that a […]

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