Citrus peel extract shows benefits for diabetes

Citrus peel extract shows benefits for diabetes
By Stephen Daniells, 19-Jun-2006
A daily supplement of an extract from citrus peel could reduce insulin resistance in hamsters, suggesting the extract might also help prevent diabetes in humans, says a North American study.
The citrus peel extracts, polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), have been reported to have beneficial effects on cholesterol-levels, but [...]

Decrease Insulin Resistance

New research reported by Dr. Rachel Li indicates that citrus peel extract, which contains specific flavones (Polymethoxylated or PMFs), may help reverse insulin resistance and prevent diabetes. This new clinical research indicates that a daily supplement of citrus peel extract could improve insulin sensitivity and reverse insulin resistance in those who are at risk for developing [...]

Decreased Sleep means insulin resistance?

Decreased Sleep Means Increased Insulin Resistance
Russell Phillips, PhD
May 6, 2010

A new study to be published in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) says that a single night of too little sleep can induce insulin resistance.
“Sleep duration has shortened considerably in western societies in the past decade [...]

Excersize is hard

When Exercise is a Battle
By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
We are surrounded by messages about the importance of physical activity. So why do so many of us have such trouble starting or sticking with a plan to be more active? Behavioral researchers and therapists report that for some people [...]

Premium Pasta – Made Healthy!

Italian Lovers… it’s ok!
Dreamfields pasta is made from the finest durum wheat semolina to give you delicious old-world [...]

Hidden Sugar – Everywhere!

So …. it’s Fat Free!
The usual game: if the recipe says it’s fat-free, it’s crammed with sugar & carbs. If it says sugar-free, it’s loaded with fat — which metabolizes from carbs (all) & sugar anyway if there’s too much in the diet…so let’s concentrate on sugar in its “innocent” disguises.
Consider this casserole recipe for [...]

Insulin Resistance …explained

Insulin and insulin resistance

Each time we eat, insulin is released into the bloodstream. This vital hormone, secreted by special cells in the pancreas, encourages our tissues – our muscles in particular – to gobble up the glucose surging through the bloodstream after we eat a meal. Eye Associates
That’s good news, because glucose hanging around in [...]

Insulin Resistance

Eye Associates
Food and Toxins
Insulin Resistance Syndrome, also known as Metabolic Syndrome, greatly increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death today. Insulin resistance is characterized by high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels, abnormal blood lipid levels, along with abdominal obesity according to a JAMA report on December 1, 2002. Research [...]

Can Bread Cause Diabetes?

Can Bread Cause Diabetes?
We know that food — specifically too much of it and the resulting weight gain — causes type 2 diabetes. But could what we eat be a cause of type 1 diabetes? Perhaps, says a new study that has linked wheat consumption to development of type 1 diabetes in young people (generally [...]