Source: Superfoods’ Origins in Marketing and Industry Research – The Atlantic
Gut microbiota of infants predicts obesity in children
Fewer Vascular Events Seen After Bariatric Surgery in T2D Patients
For obese patients with co-morbidities like Type 2 Diabetes the list of benefits for bariatric surgery increase every day. Decreasing vascular events like clogged arteries is very important.
From MedPage Today
Retrospective data adds to evidence it beats lifestyle change, medical tx alone
Source: Fewer Vascular Events Seen After Bariatric Surgery in T2D Patients
Here’s why you should eat more avocados! – SA Breaking News
When wanting to live a healthier lifestyle one has to make a slight change in what we eat. The most common advice we’ve all received was that we need to add fruit as part of our daily meals.
Source: Here’s why you should eat more avocados! – SA Breaking News
The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between – Harvard Health
Are fasting diets effective and safe for losing weight?
Once again, talk to your doctor. Fasting dramatically changes the body chemistry.
Although traditional reduced-calorie diets are a science-based way to lose weight, intermittent fasting is a good alternative that studies suggest is just as beneficial.
Source: Are fasting diets effective and safe for losing weight?
Planned intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes, suggest doctors
Remember that this is information you may wish to discuss with your doctor. This is not a plan.
Source: Planned intermittent fasting may help reverse type 2 diabetes, suggest doctors
Beyond diabetes, metformin may prove to be a ‘wonder drug’
Endocrine Today | In the past 2 decades, metformin has become a mainstay of type 2 diabetes management and is now the recommended first-line drug for treating the disease in the United States and worldwide.Available in the United States since 1995, metformin is an attractive therapy for clinicians and patients alike. Studies have found the agent to be safe and effective, and at about $4 for a 1-month supply of the
Source: Beyond diabetes, metformin may prove to be a ‘wonder drug’
How much protein do I need? Nutritionist offers advice
Why are we so protein obsessed? A nutritionist explains how much protein you really need and how to find the best sources.
Source: How much protein do I need? Nutritionist offers advice