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By: Turmeric May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Turmeric May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:10:42 +0000

[...] blogged about the spice turmeric and its reported health benefits on maladies such as cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease, among others. Now, new data from animal trials also [...]

By: Eating Fabulous » Onions: Anti-Cancer, Anti-Diabetes, Anti-Heart Disease

Eating Fabulous » Onions: Anti-Cancer, Anti-Diabetes, Anti-Heart Disease — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:05:06 +0000

[...] We already know that onions contain quercetin, an anti-oxidant that has been demonstrated to help combat colon cancer, as well as cancers of the esophagus, mouth and throat, colon, breast, ovary, prostate and kidney. And it doesn’t stop there. I came across another article showing that, although they can bring you to tears, the many other medical reasons you should eat more onions. Onions are a terrific source of the mineral chromium, essential to glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Onions, with 20 percent of your daily chromium requirement in one cup, are a valuable ally in the fight against diabetes and heart disease. [...]

By: Eating Fabulous » Surprisingly Healthy Foods

Eating Fabulous » Surprisingly Healthy Foods — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 23:27:23 +0000

[...] 1. Chocolates: Dark ones for your heart, milky ones for your brain. 2. Oils: Saturated fats are just one part of the equation. Some oils are also rich in Vitamin E. “A fat soluble vitamin, it works as an antioxidant and may lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, protect against heart disease and promote healthy skin.” 3. Potatoes: “Red, purple-skinned and sweet potatoes also are high in carotenoids, which protect against lung cancer and help fight heart disease and diabetes.” And scientists are continuously on the hunt for other varieties of phytochemical rich potatoes. Remember my entry on blue potato chips? 4. Nuts and Nut Butters: Walnuts, for example, are even better than olive oil in preventing heart disease, according to a recent study. 5. Coffee: I’ve covered coffee extensively here at EatingFabulous, discussing its benefits on decreasing risks of diabetes, reducing cognitive decline and many more. 6. Bruschetta: “Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that can protect against cancer, heart disease and even macular degeneration.” And then there’s the garlic and olive oil, too! 7. Spices: Large doses of cinnamon may help lower blood glucose, and turmeric has been reported to ease pain in arthritis patients, as well as lower risk of colon cancer. 8. Tea: “Studies suggest that many types of tea, including black, green, white or oolong, may help prevent cancer and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease.” There are a number of entries discussing the various health benefits of tea here at EatingFabulous, too! 9. Soups: “Just a cup can sneak more antioxidant-packed vegetables into your diet.” Oh, and yes, it’s chicken soup does wonders, indeed! [...]

By: ruth

ruth — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 09:31:49 +0000

Thanks, Gloria. Glad to be officially part of the b5media Science and Health channel!

By: Gloria

Gloria — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:01:36 +0000

just saw the pingback. congratulations on this new blog!!