Diabetes News – Newsletter for December 21, 2010

‘Shun Diary Products’ Myth Busted

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — This might surprise the whole lot of nutritionists who advice people to reduce or prevent the intake of too much whole milk, cheese or other sources of animal fat. A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has claimed that people consumption of lots of full-fat diary products may … Original article on : ‘Shun Diary Products’ Myth Busted.

Common dairy foods may cut diabetes risk

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a natural substance in dairy fat that may substantially reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

The compound, trans-palmitoleic acid, is a fatty acid found in milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. It is not produced by the body and so only comes from the diet.

Investigators at the Harvard School of Public …. Read the original article  : Common dairy foods may cut diabetes risk.

Diet rich in Almonds can help cure Type 2 Diabetes

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — According to a recent study released in 2010 Journal of the American College of Nutrition, almond consumption may help improve insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL-cholesterol levels in those with prediabetes.
The study looked at the effects of consuming an almond-enriched diet on factors linked to the progression of type 2 diabetes …. Read the original article  : here.