Diabetes type 2: The cloudy drink that 'significantly' lowers high blood sugar in minutes
BLOOD sugar levels tend to spike after eating carbohydrates so people with type 2 diabetes have to watch their carb intake. Fortunately, a cloudy drink has been shown to counter post-meal blood sugar spikes in minutes. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Too much sugar is bad for your health. Here are ways to cut it back.
These five steps can make it easier to reduce the sweet-tasting carbohydrates. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - September 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sally Wadyka Source Type: news

Reducing carbs, not eating less, boosts weight loss, researchers say
Overeating has traditionally been linked to obesity, but researchers say the real culprit is a diet high in processed sugars and carbohydrates, according to a commentary published Monday. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - September 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Diabetes type 2 diet: The 15 best vegetables to help keep your blood sugar under control
DIABETES type 2 diets should be low in carbohydrates because these can cause your blood sugar to spike. Choosing low GI foods can help you manage your blood sugar levels, but what are the best vegetables for a diabetes-friendly diet? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Wake Forest School of Medicine research looks at the relationship between diet and cancer
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study published in the July 7 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrates. The small study found that the diet was safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomas. All of the people had completed radiation treatment and chemotherapy. The diet led to changes in the metabolism in the body and the… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - August 15, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Wake Forest Baptist Health Source Type: news

Wake Forest School of Medicine research looks at the relationship between diet and cancer
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study published in the July 7 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrates. The small study found that the diet was safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomas. All of the people had completed radiation treatment and chemotherapy. The diet led to changes in the metabolism in the body and the… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - August 15, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Wake Forest Baptist Health Source Type: news

The popular diet that could lead to seven life threatening illnesses - a new study shows
A NEW study that is labelled as "the most comprehensive review yet" has found that following the keto diet, which in a nutshell, limits carbohydrate intake and encourages high-quality fats in moderation, can increase the risk of seven long-term life-threatening illnesses. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The five best supplements to take for a healthy liver
THE liver is the body's natural filter - getting rid of waste, toxins, and metabolising fats, proteins and carbohydrates. What are the best supplements to take for a healthy liver? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The need for nuance in carbohydrate recommendations
(FoodMinds) Without a standard definition for carbohydrate quality, some foods that contain carbohydrates are often stigmatized based on isolated and reductionist assessment methods that fail to consider their contributions to nutrient intakes and balanced, healthy diets. In a new perspective piece, published in Advances in Nutrition, authors call for a more holistic approach to carbohydrate guidance to address the complex needs of both people and the planet. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - July 21, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news

Protein supplements work for women and not men, during fasted carb-restricted training
(The Physiological Society) Consuming a protein supplement, specifically protein hydrolysate, during carbohydrate-restricted training was helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 8, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Keto diet may help brain tumor patients recover, study finds
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet boosts recovery in people undergoing treatment for brain tumors, according to a study published Wednesday by the journal Neurology. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Calories May Outweigh Nutrients in Diets for Fatty Liver Calories May Outweigh Nutrients in Diets for Fatty Liver
Calories may matter more than fat or carbohydrates in dieting to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

New AI model helps understand virus spread from animals to humans
(University of Gothenburg) A new model that applies artificial intelligence to carbohydrates improves the understanding of the infection process and could help predict which viruses are likely to spread from animals to humans. This is reported in a recent study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 15, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Diets Compared for Mild-to-Moderate Crohn Disease in Adults
WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021 -- The specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) is not superior to the Mediterranean diet (MD) for the remission of symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate Crohn disease (CD), according to a study published online May 26 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 9, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

SACN report on Lower Carbohydrate Diets for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
A new report, by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and co-badged with Diabetes UK, has reviewed the evidence on lower carbohydrate for adults with type 2 diabetes. The report compares the effects of lower with higher carbohydrate diets on weight, blood sugar management, blood fats and medication use. The conclusions and recommendations of the report are based on a robust assessment of the evidence from randomised controlled trials.SACN has concluded that:For adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, there are beneficial effects of a lower carbohydrate diet for up to six months for so...
Source: The Nutrition Society - June 8, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Lulu Yacob Source Type: news