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Posted on Wed, 11 Sep 13

Cinnamon keeps your blood sugar sweet, suggests new analysis

An analysis of 10 clinical trials has concluded that cinnamon may be a useful addition to diabetes treatment. The researchers found that cinnamon has a beneficial effect on fasting plasma glucose, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Posted on Sun, 11 Nov 12

Soft drinks lead to weight gain: more evidence

Three studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine have linked soft drinks to weight gain-adding strength to measures aimed at curbing consumption.

Posted on Mon, 23 Apr 12

Breaking up sitting lowers blood glucose by 30%

Are you sitting at your desk reading this? Research has shown that sitting for long periods has a detrimental effect on your blood glucose control and increases your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Short activity breaks have a bigger benefit than you thought.

Posted on Thu, 12 Aug 10

Is agave syrup really a health food?

An increasingly popular ingredient in health foods, agave syrup is little more than refined sugar in disguise. Products containing agave syrup are marketed as sugar free, healthy alternatives to sugar sweetened foods but this is not exactly true.

Posted on Wed, 12 May 10

Wet your lips, shrink your hips

Beyond simply being a healthy alternative to sugar sweetened drinks water might improve your metabolism and help control your appetite. In any case, it seems drinking more water is a simple way to promote weight loss.

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Cinnamon keeps your blood sugar sweet, suggests new analysis

Soft drinks lead to weight gain: more evidence

Breaking up sitting lowers blood glucose by 30%

Is agave syrup really a health food?

Wet your lips, shrink your hips