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We hear a lot these days about the negative effects of eating too much sugar and how we need to cut back—after all, some form of sugar is included in the majority of processed and prepared foods as well as beverages. But what’s the skinny on artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes? Are they better or worse for you than sugar, and what about their side effects? What Are ... Continue Reading
A flexible and easy-to-wear temporary tattoo could help diabetics monitor their blood sugar levels without daily finger pricks. This post from ScienceAlert showcases the inexpensive device that empowers the diabetics to track their health. Engineers from the University of California, San Diego have developed an ultra-thin temporary tattoo that can painlessly and accurately ... Continue Reading
Scientists studying brain’s handling of sugar rush have gained better understanding of how type 2 diabetes develops. This post from YaleNews explains how sugar rush shrinks the brain cell powerhouses. The spike in blood sugar levels that can come after a meal is controlled by the brain’s neuronal mitochondria, which are considered the “powerhouse of cells,” Yale School of ... Continue Reading
Orange juice, America’s favorite breakfast drink, has been linked to the deadliest form of skin cancer. This post from Cancer Defeated newsletter throws light on how orange juice, and other packaged fruit juices, increase the risk of cancer. I don’t know how many Americans reach for a glass of orange juice first thing every morning — the number probably exceeds a hundred ... Continue Reading
This article discusses a study that reported that, green tea, when had with starchy food, may reduce the spike in blood glucose levels that you would normally get from that food. An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists. Mice fed an antioxidant found in green ... Continue Reading
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