Food and Diabetes News

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

Chocolate for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Chocolate May Help Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes, Says BYU Study

Chocolate may help prevent and treat diabetes according to a new BYU study, but there's a catch.
Nutrisystem Ice Cream Recall

Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Hits Multiple Brands

An extensive, nationwide recall due to the risk of Listeria monocytogenes has been expanded to include more brands, such as Blue Bunny, Nestle, Nutrisystem...
Broccoli and Carrots - Recall by Mann's

Vegetable Recall Hits United States and Canada Due to Listeria

Dozens of vegetable products distributed in the United States and Canada are recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. See the full listing of affected products.
Kashi Granola Bar Recall

Kashi and Bear Naked Recall Granola Products

Kashi company voluntarily recalls Kashi granola bars and Bear Naked granola due to potential health risk related to sunflower seeds and Listeria monocytogenes. Kashi Company...

For Type 2 Diabetics, Wine Improves Sugar Control, Cholesterol and Heart Health

Drinking a glass of red wine every day as part of a healthy diet can help patients with type 2 diabetes improve cardiac health...
Meat Assortment - Which one's increase diabetes risk

Eating Certain Meats Increases Diabetes Risk

A recent Duke study found an increased risk of diabetes with higher intake of certain meats, including red meat and chicken.
Bhu Foods Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - Recall

Nationwide Protein Bar Recall Due to Listeria Risk

Bhu Foods is recalling several varieties of their protein bars, which are popular among diabetics because they are low carb, low sugar, and high fiber, due to possible health risk.
Aldi Frozen Sweet Peas recall

Aldi’s Season’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Recalled

If you are an Aldi's shopper, then you might want to check your freezer to see if you are affected by a recall of...
Pepper Jack Cheese Photo - Cheese Recall Expands to More Styles

Cheese Recall Expands to More Bulk and Retail Cheese Products

Cheese recall expands to include more brands due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes, which can be especially dangerous for diabetics. The recently announced nationwide cheese...
Ajinomoto Windsor Recall

More Brands Added to Frozen Vegetable Recall in U.S., Canada & Mexico

Ajinomoto Windsor is recalling several products under various brand names due to the risk of Listeria related to the CRF frozen vegetable recall. This...
Millville Protein Bar Recall

Protein Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Two varieties of Millville protein bars, which are sold through Aldi stores, have been recalled due to a possible risk of Listeria. Schulze and Burch...
Watt's Brothers Farms Recall

Trader Joe’s, Watts Brothers Added to Frozen Vegetables Recall

ConAgra Foods has recalled several frozen vegetable products from the Trader Joe's brand and Watts Brothers Farms brand (sold at Costco) because they may...
Photo of Pears - a Fermentable Carbohydate. Fermentable Carbohydrate and Obesity

Fermentable Carbohydrate May Protect Against Obesity

Researchers tested a high-fat diet that contained fermentable carbohydrate and found that it protected against obesity, but relied on a speficif receptor.   The team of...
Man Preparing Food : Food TV Cooking Shows Fail Food Safety

TV Cooking Shows Fail Safe Food Handling Test

A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that many cooking TV shows fail to model proper food safety...
Steel Cut Oats Recall

Recall: Steel Cut Oats Sold in 16 States Due to Salmonella

Homestat Farm is recalling packages of steel cut oats that it distributed to 16 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella. See product...
Onion extract, diabetes and cholesterol

Onion Extract Lowers High Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Levels When Combined with Metformin

According to a new study, the extract of onion bulb strongly lowered high blood glucose and total cholesterol levels when given with the antidiabetic...