A study by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that 40%, 4 out of every 10 adults in the US are at risk of developing diabetes at some point in their life. And, the US rate of increase may be only the tip of the iceberg. According to Lorraine L. Lipscombe, … Read More
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Adequate levels of vitamin D have been linked with many positive health outcomes – reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer and bone fractures. Now a study shows that surgical patients with higher vitamin D levels have lower rates of death and complications after surgery. An opinion paper written by two physicians is urging doctors to check … Read More
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Parents of peanut-allergic kids know to scan the food ingredient listing before buying a new brand. But these same parents may not realize that lupin, a legume in the peanut family, can cause allergic reactions as well. Lupin, a yellow colored bean, is very popular in Europe, Mediterranean countries, Australia and New Zealand. It contains the … Read More
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The first question everyone asks is, “What can I eat now that I have diabetes?” The simple answer is “everything.” No foods are off limits. It’s when you eat and how much you eat that you need to watch. Meal Planning Hints Do: Eat regular meals and aim for the same amount of food at … Read More
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Many foods, thought to be free of gluten, may actually contain ingredients that could cause a gluten-sensitive person a good deal of discomfort. Soy sauce — Traditional soy sauces are fermented with soybeans plus 40 to 60% wheat. Look for brands like San-J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce which is naturally gluten-free because it is made … Read More
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Eighty-five percent of Americans drink caffeine-containing beverages every day and 65% of postmenopausal women report being bothered by hot flashes and night sweats. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic questioned over 1,800 women who visited their Women‘s Health Clinic with complaints about menopause. The results showed an association between drinking caffeine-containing beverages and the occurrence of bothersome … Read More
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After being diagnosed with diabetes, many wonder if they can still enjoy a glass of wine, a beer or an occasional cocktail. The simple answer is, yes. As with many issues related to diabetes management there is good news and bad news. The good news is that light to moderate use of alcohol lowers the … Read More
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There is a widespread myth that raw milk can cure lactose intolerance — the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) which leads to unpleasant GI discomfort. A study published in the Annals of Family Medicine disproves this myth. The researchers fed healthy adults, with confirmed lactose intolerance, either pasteurized or raw milk on different days, over … Read More
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The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness addressed two concerns for those that need to avoid eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. There is some confusion about vinegar and gluten avoidance. For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity distilled vinegar is OK and can be used. The vinegar distillation process breaks down … Read More
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There are a lot of people who believe that a gluten-free label means the food is healthier. Not so. Others think avoiding gluten aids in weight loss. Doesn’t work. In fact, gluten is not harmful for those who do not have a medical reason to avoid this protein found in wheat, rye and barley. None … Read More
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