Tag Archives: glycemic index

Should sugar be regulated?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

Researchers at USCF think so. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241061.php What is wrong with a little sugar or some dessert now and then.  Sugar has not been in our diets for very long.  It was introduced 40 00-5000 years ago, but its use in … Continue reading →

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Glycemic index and inflammation

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Dr. Bob Avery

This article is very important.  It is the reason behind much of the chronic diseases in this country.  Glycemic index is a measure of how much a particular carbohydrate rasises your blood sugar.  The higher the glycemic index the higher … Continue reading →

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Low carbohydrate, high protein diet inhibits cancer cell growth

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110614115037.htm This study in mice showed that tumor cell growth was inhibited by a low carbohydrate, high protein diet.  Equal groups of mice were studied and human xenograft tumors were implanted in the mice.  The mice were given one of … Continue reading →

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New myplate guidelines

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. Bob Avery

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/227442.php The government has thrown out the pyramid diagram for nutrition for a new initiative, the “myplate dietary guideline”.  The government is now emphasizing that 1/2 of your plate should be fruits and vegetables.  This is an excellent idea.  I … Continue reading →

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