Diabetics receiving a blueberry extract experienced lower blood glucose levels, lower CRP and lower liver enzymes. The reduction in blood glucose brought their fasting levels into the normal range. The improvement in CRP and liver enzyemes suggests an anti-inflammatory affect.…
Twins were studied to find dietary factors associated with obesity. Obesity was associated with restrictive eating, frequent snacks, late evening eating, avoiding fat and failure to maintain healthy eating patterns. A restrictive/overeating eating style was the most powerful influence on…
Eating more fiber helps you to lose weight by slowing gastric emptying, improving insulin sensitivity and providing satiety. Fiber is negatively associated with BMI, meaning the more you eat…the lower your BMI. The same study found a positive associating between…
A meta analysis of research found the following factors associated with a healthy body weight. 1. Exercising 45-60 minutes per day. 2. Reduced fat diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and dairy products. 3. Replacing starchy carbohydrates…