Diabetes & Metabolic

Going Forward: Fox in the Henhouse

After a fox raided the henhouse a second time, the farmer said to his watchdog, "What's wrong with you? How did you miss that fox TWICE?"

Mainstream darling raises diabetes risk

Picture this: Researchers discover that a popular supplement raises your diabetes risk by 9%. What do you think the headlines would look like?

Getting thin—on fats! (Part 1 of 2)

True, it may sound strange. But eating the right kind of fats is definitely where it’s at for healthy weight loss.

The Real Scoop on Coffee’s Health Benefits

Many people are convinced that the caffeine in coffee makes the drink addictive and unhealthy despite the fact it comes from Mother Earth. But powerful benefits can be found in the consumption of coffee…

The Truth About The Glycemic Index

It seems that every time you turn around, you hear about the glycemic index (GI).

Irrational fear deprives kids of the perfect snack

The peanut panic police have been out in full force, trying to make everyone believe that goobers are as deadly as stray bullets.

Diabetics strengthen blood vessels with Folic Acid

Last summer, I told you about a study of women who used folic acid. In just 21 days, the women decreased their homocysteine levels. (Homocysteine is an amino acid—which if you have too much—puts you at risk for heart disease). They also lowered both their systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Exercise is NOT the Key to Weight Loss

     In the last 20 years, the number of overweight children and adolescents has tripled. Adults have fared just as poorly. Currently more than two thirds – almost 70% – of Americans are considered overweight or obese.


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