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Featured: Over 90% of supermarket yogurts are high in sugar

Sugar content of most yoghurt products are worryingly high, according to a survey published this week in BMJ Open. Less than 9%, and only 2% of children’s products were considered low in free or added sugars.

Posted on Mon, 3 Sep 18

Carrageenan: food additive linked to diabetes

Carrageenan is a common food additive, despite being linked to adverse health effects. A carrageenan-free diet significantly improved blood glucose metabolism in people with early stage diabetes.

Posted on Tue, 13 Mar 18

Extending sleep reduces sugar intake

Sleep extension was found to be an effective lifestyle medicine-based intervention for spontaneously reducing intake of sugar by 10 grams a day.

Posted on Mon, 30 Jan 17

Magnesium for diabetes prevention and treatment

Most people are far below the recommended dietary intake of magnesium, a problem that could contribute to type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, magnesium supplementation could prevent and help treat diabetes, according to a new review of the clinical evidence.

Posted on Wed, 16 Nov 16

Energy drinks, sleep, stress, and depression

Energy drink consumption is linked to sleep problems, stress, depression, and suicidality, according to a new study that adds to growing evidence of adverse effects on mental health in adolescents

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Berry fruits significantly reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Berry fruits and their phytonutrients may be a powerful way to use food as medicine to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases in society today.

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