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2010-08-30 Michel Montignac, French diet guru, best-selling author, dies at 66

The result was a method that rated foods based on their glycemic index, a measure of how much glucose is released into the blood. He reportedly lost more than 30 pounds in less that three months and by the 1980s his theory had transformed him into a best-selling author.

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2010-08-27 ONLINE - International News Network

They investigated claims that certain types of honey have a better glycemic index than others and found that one honey is as good as another - at least as far as glucose content is concerned.

Glycemic index is a measure of a foods effect on blood sugar. The researchers found very little difference in the honeys glycemic indices. They ranged from 69. 13 to 74. 14. All were very close to table sugars glycemic index of 68.

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2010-08-26 Chef Stephen Richards uses agave to make fresh peach pie on the WGN-TV Midday News - WGN

Using Xagave is perfect for people with diabetes, because it is a low Glycemic Index Food. A test conducted by an independent laboratory found that it is between 30 and 35 on the Glycemic Index, which is in the low category.

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2010-08-25 Established stevia brand refreshes packaging for greater green mileage Greener Package

SweetLeaf is the only 100 pct. -natural, zero-calorie, zero-carbohydrate, zero-alcohol, zero-chemical, and zero glycemic-index stevia sweetener available. Wisdom Natural Brands founder and president Jim Mayreferred to by some in the U. S. as the Father of Stevia and the first winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Stevia World Internationalwas among the first to recognize the potential for the sweet herb, native to Paraguay, as an alternative to sugar and synthetic sweeteners. Mays pioneering process for stevia extraction and purification requires no chemicals, solvents, or alcohols; only cool, purified water is used.

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2010-08-23 Brain Surgery Prevents Onset and Progression of Diabetes

Insulin resistance, or hyperinsulinemia, is central to the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. We have documented previously that pulsatile arterial compression of the right anterolateral medulla oblongata is associated with autonomic dysfunction that adversely impacts the pancreas and increases insulin resistance. Building upon that knowledge, we hypothesized that decompressing the right cranial nerve X -- or the vagus nerve -- and the medulla oblongata could result in better glycemic control for patients with this disease," said Dr. Jannetta.

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2010-08-22 For a smooth start to your day, get out the blender

My favorite sweetener is agave syrup, which looks and tastes similar to honey. Its main advantage is that it has a lower glycemic index load, which means it causes less of a spike in blood sugar, so Im less likely to feel hungry soon after Ive had my smoothie.

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Ah, smoothies. Healthy, icy, filling and especially practical, if you walk in the mornings like I do, theyre especially refreshing on mornings when the heat and humidity smacks you in the face as ear.

2010-07-25 Low-glycemic index diet effectively managed PCOS in obese, overweight women

Low-glycemic index diets are currently recommended for women with PCOS, but evidence of the clinical effectiveness is lacking. Therefore, researchers assessed and compared differences in insulin sensitivity and clinical outcomes following similar weight loss after consumption of a low-glycemic index diet vs. a macronutrient-matched healthy diet. The study included 96 obese and overweight

New data confirm the use of a low-glycemic index diet for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome in obese and overweight women.

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2010-07-15 Choosing Low Glycemic Foods

Options off the low glycemic index include: artichokes, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peppers, snow peas, spinach, summer squash, zucchini, tomatoes, cherries, peas, plums, grapefruit, peaches, fat free milk, apples, pears, chickpeas, oranges, and grapes.

Are you looking to lower your sugar, eat low sugar foods, and lose weight Do you think that all fruit is created equal Trying to make healthier choices in your diet Consider looking at the glycemic index.

Generally speaking, nutritional counselors would suggest that you should choose low glycemic foods, however not all foods are created equal. Some "low glycemic" foods are high in sodium, fat, carbohydrates, or are just generally unhealthy. I suggest to patient that they choose the whole foods full of nutrition over the options such as peanut MandMs.

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2010-07-10 Daily dose of nutrients could save your sight

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research have found that a foods glycemic index is an indicator of how fast the carbohydrate it contains will spike blood sugar levels.

The nutrients that were found to be most protective in combination with the low-glycemic-index diet were vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and the omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA.

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2010-07-04 Nutrients protective against AMD

A study sponsored by the USDA Agricultural Research Service suggests that intake of certain nutrients along with a low-glycemic index diet is protective against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other sight-robbing diseases.

The study showed vitamin C, E zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids known as DHA and EPA were protective against AMD when a low-glycemic diet, which releases glucose slowly, was used along with these nutrients.

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