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Water Supports Health

Mar 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Adequate water consumption is associated with several health benefits, especially helping with weight loss and kidney stone prevention, according to a review of 18 studies. Trial participants were typically grouped by those who hydrated normally and those who were asked to change their daily water intake by various amounts from … Read More

Nutrient-Dense Foods to Add to Your Diet

Mar 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Eating a variety of foods fuels your body with nutrients important for health. Nutrient-dense foods can help by providing a high amount per calorie of vitamins, minerals, and other health-protective compounds. By contrast, highly processed “junk” or “empty calorie” foods provide a lot of calories without much nutritional value that … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Milk Thistle

Mar 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb native to Mediterranean regions and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. Its active ingredient, silymarin, is a group of flavonoids known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Today, milk thistle supplements are popular for supporting liver health, among other potential … Read More

What Exactly Is Metabolic Syndrome and Could I Have it?

Mar 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
Most of us are familiar with individual risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking. But did you know that if you have three or more of the following conditions—abdominal obesity (fat around the middle); high blood pressure; high levels of fats in your blood … Read More

Papaya Perks!

Mar 24, 2025 · · Diabetes
The Folklore. The popular tropical treat papaya is native to the warm, humid regions of southern Mexico and Central America. Ancient Mayans, who ate the fruit and used it medicinally for skin problems and other issues, called the papaya tree the “tree of life.” This sweet fruit is ripe with … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Causes of Diabetes

Feb 25, 2025 · · Diabetes
Do you get diabetes from eating too much sugar? Anastassios Pittas, MD, co-director of Tufts Medicine’s Diabetes and Lipid Center, answers: “The short answer is, no, diabetes is not caused by consuming too much sugar, although too many sweet treats may play a role. “When we eat starches and sugars, … Read More

Perils of Ultraprocessed Foods

Feb 25, 2025 · · Diabetes
Q: What are ultra-processed foods and why are they bad for health? A: Ultra-processed are industrial formulations created from substances extracted from foods or synthesized in laboratories, with minimal or no whole food ingredients. They often contain additives such as artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives to enhance taste and extend … Read More
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Meal Timing Matters

Feb 25, 2025 · · Diabetes
Eating a higher proportion of daily calories later in the day is associated with poorer glucose metabolism in adults with obesity, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, according to researchers at Columbia University. Study participants were divided into either early eaters or late eaters. Both groups consumed the same foods in … Read More

Help Control Sugar Cravings

Feb 25, 2025 · · Diabetes
Sugar cravings are a challenge for many, especially in a world where sugary snacks and beverages are everywhere. While indulging in a sweet treat now and then can be part of a healthy lifestyle, frequent cravings can lead to overconsumption, increasing the risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and … Read More

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