Jul 13, 2018 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Diet Tips, Fiber, Groups, insoluble fiber, Nutrition, Research, Science, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
Curing cancer and heart disease is difficult. But preventing them is easy – and delicious. Heart disease is responsible for one in four U.S. deaths, and cancer is responsible for nearly as many. Although we have made strides in cancer treatment, some rates of cancer...
Oct 11, 2017 | Blood Pressure, Carbs, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Diet Tips, Fiber, In the Media, insoluble fiber, Research, Science, soluble fiber, Weight Loss
We’re back to share a selection of the science & food news that caught our eyes recently. Childhood Obesity In 1975 there were 11 million obese children and adolescents in the USA. Now there are 124 million. This is more than a 10x increase. Additionally,...
Jul 13, 2017 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Diet Tips, Research, Science, Weight Loss
There are many good reasons to lose weight. Appearance, self-confidence, or an upcoming big event are all great reasons. But today, let’s talk about health. What happens in your body if you start by losing a few pounds, like 5% of your weight? For people between 180...
Jan 5, 2015 | Diabetes, In the Media, Research, sweeteners
Previously, the focus on artificial sweeteners was on safety. Now the discussion has broadened to include effects on gut bacteria.You may be aware that there has been a flurry of media articles about a new study on the safety of artificial sweeteners recently — and...
Jan 23, 2014 | Diabetes, Diet Tips, Research, Weight Loss
Read the Article Here iDiet founder Dr. Susan Roberts was extensively quoted in this short article about the Glycemic Index (GI). You can watch the Glycemic Index of your daily diet without keeping a lot of numbers in your head. It’s easy with the simple tips...
Jan 30, 2013 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, In the Media, Legumes, Research
Low-glycemic beans, peas and lentils are also linked to lower blood pressure.Previous research has shown that legumes — beans, peas and lentils — can help fight heart disease by improving cholesterol. Now, a new study suggests that legumescould also lower...