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News about food as it relates to diabetes and diabetes-related health issues, like obesity, cholesterol, heart disease and more.

Whole Earth Nature Sweet Stevia

Starbucks Selects Nature Sweet as it’s Stevia Sweetener

Starbucks has chosen Whole Earth Sweetener Co.’s Nature Sweet as the company’s first stevia-based sweetener to be served at U.S. and Canada Starbucks locations. Today...

Eating Peanuts and Nuts Reduces Diabetes Mortality Rate

People who eat at least 10 grams of nuts or peanuts per day had a reduced mortality rate from diabetes, as well as other...
UBCO researcher Jonathan Little

New Drink May Help Control Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetics

Ketone drinks may control glucose in type 2 diabetics by mimicking some aspects of a ketogenic diet. This offers another possible strategy in helping to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Allulose - Rare Sugar Sweetener and Diabetes

Rare Sugar Sweeteners Helped Control Blood Glucose in Study

According to a recent study, low-calorie, natural rare sugars could help regulate glucose levels, which would make them a good option as a sweetener...
NuGo Bars - Diabetes

NuGo Protein Bars Beat Other Bars for Lowest Glycemic Index

NuGo Nutrition announced that NuGo Slim was tested to have a glycemic index of 24, the lowest published glycemic index of any low sugar...
Tea Drinkers Live Longer Lives

Study: Tea Linked to Longer, Healthier Life

Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life. Depending on the type of tea, results include reduced risk or heart disease and death...
Yogurt for Diabetes - Eating yogurt may reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Yogurt Lowers Stroke Risk, Helps with Diabetes and Hypertension

A new study in the American Journal of Hypertension details how higher yogurt intake is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women and can help with diabetes and hypertension.
Walmart Produce Section - Veggie Kabob Recall

Fresh Vegetables Recalled in Multiple States and Stores, Including Walmart

Country Fresh Orlando is recalling products in several states sold as store brands that include Walmart and Publix due to risk of Listeria monocytogenes.
Broccoli at the Farmer's Market - Broccoli as an Anti-Diabetic?

New Anti-Diabetic Substance Found Abundant in Broccoli

Researchers have identified a new substance against diabetes with the ability to lower blood sugar levels - and it is richly abundant in broccoli.
Recall of Garden of Living Meal Replacements Raw Meal

Recall: Meal Replacements by Garden of Life

Recall of various Garden of Life Meal Replacement products, sold online and in retail stores, due to possible risk of Salmonella, which can cause...
Splenda Rebukes Health Risk Claims

Splenda Brand Rebukes New Safety Allegation About Sucralose

Heartland Food Products Group, makers of Splenda Sweeteners, is claiming that the recent CSPI rating on Sucralose is misleading to consumers. In response to the...
Green Bean Recall - Simplot, Sysco and More

Nationwide Frozen Green Bean Recall, Multiple Brands Including Blends

National Frozen Foods Corporation (NFFC) is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Not-Ready-To Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) green beans and IQF mixed vegetables...
Frozen Vegetable Recall

Frozen Vegetable Recall: Peas and Mixed Vegetables from Multiple Brands

Frozen peas and frozen mixed vegetables are being recalled by six brands, including Great Value from Walmart and Market Pantry from Target, due to...
Gold Medal Flour Recalled

General Mills Flour Recall Hits 20 States

General Mills is involved in a multi-state recall of flour sold in several popular retail stores and supermarkets due to the risk of E....
Recalled Frito-Lay Potato Chip Products

Nationwide Potato Chip Recall from Frito-Lay Due to Salmonella Risk

Due to the risk of Salmonella contamination, Frito-Lay is recalling two varieties of potato chips sold nationally in several different sized packages, including the...

Decaffeinated Coffee Preserves Memory Function by Improving Brain Energy Metabolism

Researchers discovered that decaffeinated coffee may improve brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes. This brain dysfunction is a risk factor for dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative disorders.