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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists unlock the molecules that make STEVIA 200x sweeter than regular sugar

As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at the Washington University […]

03/03/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A compound in brown seaweed helps manage symptoms of diabetes – study

Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the healthiest, is […]

02/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anti-hyperlipidemic properties of olive leaf tea

In this study, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan explored the health benefits of olive leaf tea (OLT) in individuals with pre-diabetes, as well as compared the health benefits of low-concentration OLT (LOLT) and OLT. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Olive leaves are rich in oleuropein, a phytonutrient with beneficial effects on dyslipidemia, Type […]

02/03/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Pilot study reveals combined effect of nutrition, lifestyle intervention in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands conducted an observational study to determine whether lifestyle interventions were effective in mitigating the global burden brought about by diabetes. They published their findings in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Given the increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes cases, experts are now looking at the potential of lifestyle interventions […]

10/21/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Propionate, a common food ingredient, may increase diabetes and obesity risk: Study

Whenever people eat pastries or foods with artificial flavoring, they end up ingesting a hormone-disrupting chemical called propionate. A new study warned that this toxic food ingredient can trigger a series of unfavorable metabolic events that can make a person more vulnerable to diabetes and obesity. A common food preservative, propionate is not only present in artificial flavorings and […]

10/19/2019 / By Grace Olson

Drinking low-calorie sweetened drinks does NOTHING to reduce body weight: Study says effects similar to sugary beverages

People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages consumed just […]

10/08/2019 / By Melissa Smith

The cup saucer plant from India found to prevent, treat type-2 diabetes

Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Food Science […]

07/19/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Breynia retusa (Dennst.) Alston demonstrates antioxidant and anti-diabetic potential

A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness examined the antioxidant and anti-diabetic potentials of the fruits and leaves of the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa). It also looked at the nutritional and total phenolic contents of leaves and fruit of the plant. The consumption of fruits and vegetables is being used […]

05/30/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Veld grape: A traditional medicine for metabolic syndrome

A new study was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing a supplement that can reduce body fat and attenuate the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. This supplement contained leaf and stem extracts from Cissus quandrangularis, a plant commonly known as veld grape. When taken daily by overweight individuals, this supplement effectively decreased their waist and […]

05/14/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Spirulina helps protect your liver and prevent diabetes – study

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has become an epidemic around the world. Many people with diabetes are treated with antidiabetic drugs that come with harmful side effects. For this reason, scientists continue to search for safer and natural alternatives to treat diabetes. Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia and the University of Western Brittany in France discovered that spirulina […]

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