Wine and chocolate may not 'beat diabetes'

This study does not give the green light to drink red wine above the recommended levels or to consume chocolate often – any potential benefits of diabetes prevention are likely to be overshadowed by the already known risks of excessive sugar, fat and alcohol consumption, including liver disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer.   Links To The Headlines Chocolate And Red Wine 'Can Beat Diabetes'. Sky News, January 20 2014 Chocolate and red wine can help stave off diabetes: High levels of antioxidants can regulate blood glucose levels. Daily Mail, January 20 2014 Red wine 'protects against diabetes' - and chocolate may also be good for you. Daily Mirror, January 20 2014 Red wine ingredient linked to lower diabetes risk. The Daily Telegraph, January 20 2014 Red wine and chocolate may lower diabetes risk… but only if you’re a woman. Metro, January 20 2014 How dark chocolate could help ward off diabetes risk. Daily Express, January 20 2014 Chocolate could protect us against diabetes. ITV News, January 20 2014 Links To Science Jennings A, Welch AA, Spector T, et al. Intakes of Anthocyanins and Flavones Are Associated with Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Women. The Journal of Nutrition. Published online December 11 2013
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes Food/diet Source Type: news