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LOW CARB DIET BETTER FOR DIABETES!

posted by ramana On September - 1 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (September 1 edition), a Mediterranean diet low in carbs scored far better in diabetics than a low fat diet as recommended by the American Heart Association. Article source here. A summary in Medpage Today says that “Among diabetics who followed a Mediterranean-style diet, only [...]

DIABETES AND RICE EATING

posted by ramana On August - 20 - 2009 1 COMMENT

According to this news report, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that people eating a large amount of polished, white rice had a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Conversely, dairy consumption was inversely proportional to diabetes prevalence. The study was based in Chennai at the famous ‘Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Speciality Center’.

DOES A LOW CARB LIFESTYLE WORK?

posted by ramana On August - 9 - 2009 3 COMMENTS

The Atkins Diet is one of several types of low carb/slow carb/no carb diet that have strong advocates and critics. Often the discussions in internet fora are heated and sink to name-calling and abuse, including colorful descriptions of what someone’s head would be good for. According to the low carb advocates, if you consume less [...]

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WHITE POISON

posted by ramana On August - 5 - 2009 ADD COMMENTS

Okay, as doctors we are used to saying things you don’t want to here. So let me tell you something that will hurt many of you in a most sensitive place. And that is: Sugar is white poison. Delicious. Makes life seem worth living. Addictive. So many more things. But  the bottomline is that sugar [...]

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