Tag Archives: inflammation

Should sugar be regulated?

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

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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Pistachios are good for metabolic syndrome

This interesting study in Asian Indians looked at the effects of pistachios on cholesterol levels as well as other parameters associated with metabolic syndrome.  Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome X includes obesity, particularly central obesity, hypertension, … Continue reading

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Blueberries, the super fruit

Blueberries are a real super fruit.  They not only taste great but they have many health benefits.  Blueberries have both anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  They have been found to be beneficial to the heart, to prevent age-related macular degeneration, to … Continue reading

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