Food and Diabetes News

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

Mediterranean Diet Halves Risk of Progressive Lung Disease (COPD)

A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study.

Study: Food or its Expectation Sparks Brain’s Hunger Centers

The concept of whetting the appetite by serving hors d'oeuvres before a meal may have a solid scientific basis, according to a new report.

Study Suggests Nutrient Decline In Garden Crops Over Past 50 Years

A recent study suggests that their nutrient value has declined in recent decades.

Low Glycemic Index Diets Better for Weight Loss

Put aside the white bread and pick up an apple. A diet of foods less likely to spike blood sugar levels helps dieters lose more weight, according to a new systematic review from Australia.

Eating Fatty Fish Once a Week Reduces Men’s Risk of Heart Failure

Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, adding to growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are of benefit to cardiac health.

Milk and Dairy Products Protect Against “Metabolic Syndrome”

A daily helping of dairy foods protect against the clustering of abnormal body chemistry known as the metabolic syndrome, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.