20 Tips For Deliciously Satisfying Dietary Fat-Burning and Healthy Weight Maintenance

20 Tips For Deliciously Satisfying Dietary Fat-Burning and Healthy Weight Maintenance.

1. Eat Fatty Fish As Often As Possible... Omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil are
known to promote fat loss. Examples of oily
fish rich in Omega 3 fatty acids include:
salmon, halibut, trout, mackerel, as well as sardines, herring and anchovies. Fish-oil supplements containing Omega-3 fatty acids
are also highly beneficial.

For the impressive fat-burning results,
take 1000 mg to 2000 mg of Omega-3
fish oil supplements at each meal...
breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2. Eat Whole Grains For Your Carb Intake... When you want to consume carbohydrates,
be sure to choose slow-digesting whole grains including: brown rice, oatmeal, and whole-wheat bread to keep insulin levels low and at steady levels; The objective is to prevent insulin spikes from stopping fat burning (metabolism) and preventing increased fat storage.

A study conducted by researcher scientists at Pennsylvania State University found that men
or women following a low-calorie diet with carbohydrates originating from whole grains
lost significantly more abdominal fat than those following a low-calorie diet with carbohydrates from typically refined sources.



3. Eat Beneficial Citrus Fruits, Especially Grapefruit... A study from the Scripps Clinic (San Diego) reported that men who ate fresh grapefruit or
drank at least 8 ounces of grapefruit juice three times a day lost an average of 4 pounds in only
three months, even without changing their diet.

Grapefruit's ability to lower insulin levels,
thus limiting fat storage is highly beneficial in
the battle of the bulge. Experts suggest regularly including fresh grapefruit or pure-squeezed grapefruit juice to your dietary regimen.

4. Eggs Are Highly Beneficial... Eggs are packed with high-quality protein
and have been shown to promote muscle
strength and mass. Research shows that people consuming eggs for breakfast actually eat
fewer calories throughout the day, while
also losing significantly more body fat.

Eat eggs for breakfast daily, either scrambling
three whole eggs or three egg whites, using
olive oil instead of butter. Jazz it up with
fresh tomatoes, basil, peppers, onions, etc.


5. Only Eat Certain
Oils, Fats... Certain fats (primarily Omega-3s, Omega
6's) do not lead to fat gain and can actually help promote efficient
fat loss. Keep fat intake at 30% of total daily calories by choosing
healthy fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, cod or trout, as well as other
healthy fat sources such as olive oil, peanut butter, avocados, almonds
and walnuts. Although it appears contradictory, eating specific fat to
lose fat is one of the keys to long-term success. You can actually
improve fat loss when compared with people following a low-fat
diet.

6. Dairy and Milk Are Beneficial In The Right Amounts Too...
Dairy products are rich sources of
calcium, which can help stimulate fat loss, especially around the
crucial abdominal areas. This natural fat-reducing effect is
believedto be due to the fact that calcium regulates the hormone
calcitriol. Since calcitrol causes the body to produce fat and inhibit
fat burning, it's important to minimize its actions. When calcium
levels are adequate, calcitriol and fat production are suppressed while fat
metabolism is enhanced. Including low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat milk and
plain yogurt to your diet are deliciously satisfying ways to increase
healthy protein intake and assist fat loss.

7. High Protein Intake Also
Improves Fat Loss... A high-protein diet not only promotes
muscle growth (hypertrophy) but also enhances your desired fat loss.
Research scientists at Skidmore College found that men who regularly
followed a sensiblehigh-protein diet of legumes, fish, poultry(40% of
total daily calories from protein) for eight weeks lost more body fat than
those following a low-fat, high-carb diet. One reason nutrition
researchers believe consuming more protein works so well is because it
boosts the body's own peptide YY levels, a naturally-occurring hormone
that has the ability to decrease hunger pangs.

8. Include Collagen or Whey Protein.

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Muscle... Consuming collagen or whey protein as a
between meal snack or as a supplement is a healthy way to enhance lean muscle
growth and boost fat loss. U.K. research scientists found that when subjects
consumed whey protein (supplement or shake) 90 minutes before eating a
buffet-style meal, they ate much less food at the buffet.
Researchers reported that this beneficial effect was due to
protein's unique ability to boost levels of the hunger diminishing
hormones known as cholecystokinin and glucagonlike peptide-1.

9. Soy Protein Is Also Beneficial
To Fighting Fat Naturally... Soy protein is also a proven fat burner. In
fact, a recent University of Alabama study found that men drinking 20
grams of soy protein daily for three months, lost a significant amount
of abdominal fat.The beneficial effect of soy is believed to be due
to it's ability to decrease hunger levels and helpkeep those "tempting"
hunger pangs in check..

10.Choose Organic Foods Whenever You Can...

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Many nutritional healthcare and dietary experts believe organic vegetables, fruit, beef, poultry and dairy are worth the extra cost.
U.K. research shows that organic milk contains nearly 70%
more omega-3 fatty acids than regular milk; A study published in the
Journal of Dairy Science found that grass-fed cows produced milk containing 500%
more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than cows who ate grain.It's
well-established that omega-3s and CLAcan both assist fat loss as well as
helping to gain muscle. It makes good health sense to choose organic
cheese, cottage cheese, milk, and yogurt as well as organic poultry and
grass-fed beef whenever possible.

11. Include An Apple (or more)
Every Day...
Apples are a satisfying, slow-digesting
carbohydrate source with naturally-occurring, protective antioxidants.
Apple-derived compounds (known as apple polyphenols) have been found to
promote muscle strength, endurance and critical fat loss around the abs.
Apple polyphenols improve the body's own ability to burn fat while
limiting fat production and storage. The boost in endurance and strength
is very beneficial as well, enabling longer and more effective physical
training with improved performance.An apple typically provides about
200 mg of apple polyphenols along with about 30 grams of energy-boosting
carbohydrates.

12. Certain Nuts Are
Beneficial... Deliciously
Satisfying... Go Nuts! Be sure to
include healthy nuts
including almonds, Brazil nuts,
macadamia nuts, and walnuts in
your regular diet. A study from
Loma Linda University, California reported that people following a low-calorie,
higher-fat diet (40% of total calories from fat) with the majority of fat
coming from almonds, lost significantly more body fat and abdominal fat
in a 24 week period than those consuming the same amount of calories, but
with more carbohydrates and less fat.

13. Green Tea Is
Especially Valuable... Epigal-locatechin gallate (EGCG) a
natural ingredient in green tea inhibits the enzyme that normally breaks
down the neuro-hormone known as norepinephrine. Norepinephrine helps keep
the metabolic rate elevated; That's why preventing its breakdown helps
burn more calories throughout the day.Drinking green tea is a
healthy way to keep properly hydrated during workouts. According to a new
study in the Journal of Nutrition, people drinking green tea while
exercising lost significantly more abdominal fat than those drinking
other beverages.

14. Boost EGCG
Levels with Green Tea Extract Daily...
The majority of studies demonstrating the effectiveness
of green tea for fat loss have used green tea extract. One study confirmed that
the EGCG from the extract was absorbed better than the EGCG from the
tea.Consider taking green tea extract supplements in the morning and
afternoon before meals.

15. Get Energized With Caffeine And Green Tea Beverages...
Some energy-type drinks have been shown to
boost fat loss. Recently, University of Oklahoma researchers reported that
when 60 male and female subjects consumed a diet energy drink containing 200
mg of caffeine and 250 mg of EGCG from green tea extract for 28 days, they
lost more than a pound of body fat, even without changing their diets or
exercise habits. Combined with proper daily aerobic exercise and the
dietary guidelines we're recommending for enhancing fat metabolism, the
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16. Black Tea Is Beneficial
Because Of Its High Polyphenol Levels... Green, oolong, and black teas all come
from the same plant, but different processing causes black and oolong teas
to lose their green color and turn either brown or black. Oolong tea
has been shown to enhance metabolic rate due to its high level of polyphenols as
well as EGCG. Black tea is also a beneficial aid to fat loss; Researchers from
University College London found that drinking black tea regularly can reduce
levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that encourages fat storage particularly
around the midsection.

17. You Can Boost Your
Metabolic Rate By Drinking Cold Water...
Researchers in Germany have shown that
drinking about 2 glasses of cold water can temporarily boost metabolic rate
by about 30%. This beneficial effect appears to be primarily due to
an increase in norepinephrine in the body, stimulated by regular intake of
cold water. Healthcare experts often advise people to drink a large
glass of cold water upon waking in the morning, because it helps get your
metabolism shifted out of the restful "slumber" state it's been in
overnight.

18. Stay Away From Diet Soda
And Artificial Sweeteners... Although artificially sweetened drinks
are calorie free, drinking too many can actually hinder fat loss.
Popular beverages such as diet soda contain chemicals and artificial sweeteners
which interfere with the brain's ability to regulate calorie intake. The result
causes a person to feel hungrier than normal, and ultimately eating more
total calories.Continued research suggests that the sweet taste of
these drinks can increase the release of insulin, which can hinder fat burning
and increase fat storage. Do your body and mind a big favor... Drink
only unsweetened beverages.

19. Add Some Avocados
To Your Diet Too... Avocados are naturally-rich with
healthier monounsaturated fat, which isn't usually stored as body fat. They
also contain a key compound called mannoheptulose, a sugar that curbs
insulin release and enhances calcium absorption. Keeping insulin low and
getting plenty of calcium is critical for encouraging fat loss.By
simply adding a quarter or a half of an avocado to salads and sandwiches,
the body's fat metabolism efficiency is greatly improved.

20. Crank Up Calorie Burning With Healthy Chili
Peppers... Hot peppers contain the active ingredient
capsaicin; This naturally-occurring chemical from peppers has been shown to
promote calorie burning at rest, as well as helping to reduce hunger and
food intake. Its effects are even more effective when combined with
caffeine. Research shows that the capsicasin and caffeine can significantly
boost fat burning during exercise. Try adding crushed red pepper,
tasty chili peppers or hot pepper sauce to meals to burn off extra
calories and fat. Botanically, most cultivated peppers today are
Capsicum annuum (most common), also "C.
frutescens" (tabasco), "C. chinense" (habanero) or
a combination of different species.
If you difficulty eating the
heat-generating peppers, consider taking a Cayenne supplement Capsule that
contains active capsaicin instead.

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COFFEE - 4 Tricks to Make it Super-Healthy

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Author of best-seller: The Truth About Six Pack Abs



Mmm, coffee... almost everybody drinks it... some people have 3-4 cups per day or more.

But most people don't think of it as a "health drink". And it's certainly NOT healthy the way most people make it with loads of added sugar or artificial sweeteners and artificial creamers.

But I'll give you my tips here on how I make a healthier cup of coffee and what to watch out for...

First, you may have seen debate in the past about how coffee has some compounds in it that could have negative health effects such as some tars or other possibly inflammatory compounds in brewed coffee. But, the good news is that coffee has such high concentrations of beneficial antioxidants, phenolic nutrients, chlorogenic acids, and other healthy compounds, that it more than counteracts any bad compounds.

In fact, coffee provides the biggest source of antioxidants for most Americans. Although a lot of that has to do with the fact that many Americans don't get enough antioxidants from fruits and veggies, so coffee ends up being their biggest source. You should try to diversify your sources of antioxidants from fruits, veggies, spices, berries, beans, unsweetened organic cocoa, teas, and yes, even coffee if you like it.

So what's the best way to make a healthy cup of coffee? Well, here's my 4 most important tricks to maximize the benefits of coffee and minimize the negatives:

1. First of all, you need to AVOID adding any refined sugar or harmful artificial sweeteners. What I do instead is use either a very small touch of organic maple syrup or a half packet of natural stevia to just lightly sweeten my coffee. If you like your coffee black with no sweetener at all, that's the healthiest way.

If you're getting your coffee at a coffee shop, make sure to avoid all of those fancy specialty coffees (sweetened flavored lattes, frappuccinos, etc) as they are almost ALWAYS loaded with extra sugars or artificial sweeteners. Some of those fancy coffee drinks at Starbucks or other coffee shops can have 300-400 calories in just one coffee! Definitely not good for your body or your blood sugar or insulin levels.

A latte or cappucino can be okay as long as you make sure to ask for it unsweetened, and then use your own stevia if you need a light sweet taste.

2. You also should try to AVOID at all costs any of those crappy artificial creamers (liquid or powder), which are usually made with corn syrup solids and hydrogenated oils (harmful trans fats). Instead, use a little bit of REAL full-fat cream (organic grass-fed if you can find it, as the CLA in grass-fed cream is very healthy).

Or, better yet, what I've been using for a while now is coconut milk/cream as one of the healthiest creamer alternatives. I get this by buying cans of organic coconut milk, and then after opening the can (shake the can well before opening), I store the coconut milk in the fridge in a container. Note that the cans of coconut milk are much creamier and better as a coffee creamer than those cartons of "coconut milk drink" which are just watered down coconut milk.

The thick creamy coconut milk is the healthiest option for coffee creamer because it's loaded with super healthy saturated fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are known to boost your immune system and your metabolism! Plus, coconut milk in coffee is just plain delicious! It's the best healthy creamer option by far.

When people visit my house and we make a pot of coffee, I'll have them try the coconut milk/cream in their coffee and almost everyone always comments how much they love it!

3. If you want to load your coffee up with more healthy antioxidants and good taste, consider trying some added cinnamon to your coffee (cinnamon can help control blood sugar and has many other health benefits). It's also really tasty in coffee!

I also sometimes like to add a teaspoon of organic cocoa powder (non-sweetened) to my coffee to make my own sort of mocha coffee (but without the loads of sugar in a typical mocha you'd get at the coffee shop). The added cocoa powder also gives you great taste and a good dose of extra healthy antioxidants (and cocoa is also known for helping to lower blood pressure!)

I see people that drink 3-4 cups per day that get a massive headache if they don't have their daily coffee due to caffeine withdrawal. Instead try drinking various teas like green, oolong, black, and white teas most other days, which are much lower in caffeine.

4. Drink Coffee with Ganoderma More commonly known as reishi, ganoderma is a hard, bitter mushroom used to promote health and longevity in traditional Chinese medicine. Proponents claim that ganoderma can relieve fatigue, keep cholesterol in check, curb high blood pressure, tame inflammation, build stamina, and support the immune system.

But despite the caffeine content, there is loads of data that show the high antioxidant levels and health benefits to coffee. If you love coffee, feel free to share this article below with your coffee-loving friends and family.

What is Ganoderma and How Does it Make Your Coffee Healthy?

Ganoderma Lucidum is the scientific name for a species of Red Mushrooms that is said to be more powerful than Ginseng.

Asian medicinal arts highly revered this mushroom as sacred. It is known as the "Miraculous King of the Herbs" and is known is Lingzhi in China, Reishi in Japan, and Youngchi in Korea.

For centuries, traditional healers have classified the red Reishi as superior in its ability to heal and its flexible application. Ganoderma has shown to have the ability to help and strengthen the body function more effectively and efficiently. Superior herbs are non-toxic and can be consumed in large quantities and for a long period without any side effects. According to Google, after 2000 years there are still no side effects reported in available literature and clinical studies.

Fortunately for avid coffee drinkers, ganoderma lucidum can now be found in beverage products such as tea and coffee.

A key benefit to Ganoderma (reishi) is the alkalinity. Ganoderma contains a very high concentration of Alkaloids, which promote alkalinity in the body and reduces the front end acidity of the coffee which is a problem for many coffee drinkers. Approximately 10% experience stomach upset or uncomfortable side effects such as heartburn from coffee - even decaf! Coffee giant Folgers estimates that there is a market of 35 to 40 million Americans who say they have cut back on drinking coffee or eliminated it because of this discomfort. For most coffee drinkers who experience these side effects, the reason is due to the acidity in coffee.

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* Immune Enhancing

* Oxygen Enriching

* Free radical scavenging

* Analgesic promoting

* Heavy metal detoxing

* Fatigue reducing

* Performance improving

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Control of Sugar Intake Is Essential to Ease Public Health Burden, Experts Urge

Control of Sugar Intake Is Essential to Ease Public Health Burden, Experts Urge

Sugar should be controlled like alcohol and tobacco to protect public health, according to a team of UCSF researchers...

They maintain in a new report that sugar is fueling a global obesity pandemic, contributing to 35 million deaths annually worldwide from non- communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Non-communicable diseases now pose a greater health burden worldwide than infectious diseases, according to the United Nations. In the United States, 75 percent of health care dollars are spent treating these diseases and their associated disabilities.

In the Feb. 2 issue of Nature, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF),
argue that sugar's potential for abuse, coupled
with its toxicity and pervasiveness in the Western
diet make it a primary culprit of this worldwide
health crisis.

Sugar is a bigger health problem than just "empty calories" that make people fat. At the levels now consumed by most Americans, sugar changes metabolism, raises blood pressure, critically alters
the signaling of hormones and causes significant damage to the liver. These health hazards largely mirror the effects of drinking too much alcohol, which is essentially the distillation of sugar.

Worldwide consumption of sugar has tripled during the past 50 years and is viewed as a key cause of the obesity epidemic. But obesity may just be a marker
for the major health damage caused by the toxic effects of too much sugar. For example, 40 percent
of people with metabolic syndrome, the key metabolic changes that lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, are not necessarily clinically obese.

"There are good calories and bad calories, just as there are good fats and bad fats, good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates," the researchers explained. "But sugar is toxic beyond its calories."

Limiting the consumption of sugar has challenges beyond educating people about its potential toxicity. "Changing these patterns is very complicated"

Effective interventions on environmental and community-wide solutions, similar to what has occurred with alcohol and tobacco, helps increase
the likelihood of success.

The researchers argue for society to shift away from high sugar consumption, the public must be better informed about the emerging science on sugar.

"There is an enormous gap between what we know from science and what we practice in reality," they added. "this issue needs to be recognized as a fundamental concern at the global level,"

The research was made possible with funding from UCSF's Clinical and Translational Science Institute, UCSF's National Institutes of Health-funded program that helps accelerate clinical and translational research.

Many of the interventions that have reduced alcohol and tobacco consumption can be models for helping address the sugar problem, such as levying special sales taxes, controlling access, and tightening licensing requirements on vending machines and snack bars that sell high sugar products in schools
and workplaces.

The team cautioned "We're not advocating a
major imposition of the government into people's lives. We're talking about gentle ways to make sugar consumption slightly less convenient, thereby moving people away from the concentrated dose. What we want is to actually increase people's choices by making foods that aren't loaded with sugar comparatively easier and cheaper to get."

Story Source:
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF),

Journal Reference:
The toxic truth about sugar. Nature, 2012;

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (2012, February 1) Societal control of sugar essential to ease public health burden, experts urge.

This article is for informational and educational purposes only; It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional.

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Which Nutritional Supplements Are Most Often Recommended For Type 2 Diabetes?

Which Nutritional Supplements

Are Most Often Recommended For Type 2 Diabetes?

In addition to proper dietary intake, medication prescribed by your doctor, adequate physical activity, certain dietary supplements are beneficial and can help control symptoms of type 2 diabetes.

Some people with diabetes regularly take dietary supplements in efforts to improve their blood

glucose control, manage the symptoms and reduce the risk of developing serious complications such
as heart ailments.

According to the latest research and the nutritional ingredients that have been tested in clinical trials, nutritional healthcare experts are recommending
to consider the following supplements for helping manage glucose control...

1) Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid, is an antioxidant. It's a natural nutrititional substance that protects against cell damage. ALA is found in certain foods, such as liver, spinach, broccoli and potatoes.

Some people with type 2 diabetes supplement Alpha Lipoic Acid with the objective of improving the body's ability to use insulin, thus lowering blood glucose levels.

ALA is also used as a supplement to prevent or treat diabetic neuropathy (severe nerve disorder; symptoms include: pain, numbness and circulatory problems in the lower limbs).

ALA has been researched for its effect on insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism and diabetic neuropathy. Some studies have found benefits,
but followup research is needed.

Nutritional healthcare experts often recommend taking ALA with L-Carnitine, an amino acid that may also help diabetics better control glucose.

Studies have found that the two substances could have added health benefits when taken together.

It is important to note... Alpha Lipoic Acid can potentially lower blood sugar too much, so it is essential for people with diabetes to regularly monitor their blood sugar levels very carefully.

2) Chromium is an essential trace mineral. The body requires small amounts (measured in mcg - micrograms, not milligrams) of it to perform its
key functions properly. Some people with diabetes take Chromium in an effort to improve their blood glucose control.

Chromium is found in many foods, but usually only in small amounts; Good sources include beef, whole grain products, as well as some fruits, vegetables and spices.

As a dietary supplement, it's available in several forms such as chromium picolinate, chromium chloride and chromium nicotinate.

Chromium supplementation has been researched for its effect on glucose control in people with diabetes. Study results have been positive, but.additional research is needed.

At the typical low doses (usually ranging from 50mcg to 400 micrograms per day), Chromium appears to be safe for most adults. But people with diabetes should be aware that this trace mineral might cause blood sugar levels to go too low.

High doses can cause serious side effects, including kidney problems, an issue of particular concern to people with diabetes.

3) Omega-3 Fatty Acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that come from foods such as fish,

fish oil, vegetable oil (canola and soybean oil), walnuts and wheat germ.

Omega-3 supplements are available in capsules, primarily as concentrated fish oil. Omega-3s are important in a wide range of bodily functions, including the efficient transport of calcium and other essential nutrients in and out of cells; as well as the relaxation and contraction of muscles, normal blood clotting, digestion, fertility, and cell division and growth.

In addition, omega-3s are well-researched for their benefits and ability to help protect against heart disease, reduce inflammation and lowering triglyceride levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids have also been researched for their effect on controlling glucose and reducing heart disease risk, especially in people with type
2 diabetes.

Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides, but they don't affect blood glucose control, total cholesterol or HDL (good) cholesterol in people with diabetes.

Additional research, particularly long-term studies that look specifically at heart disease in people with diabetes, is needed.

Omega-3s appear to be safe for most adults at low-to-moderate doses (usually about 1-3

total grams per day). However, it's important to be aware that in high doses, fish oil can interact with certain medications, including blood thinners and the prescription drugs used for controlling high blood pressure.

4) Specific Antioxidants such as Polyphenols found in tea, dark chocolate and dark-colored fruits and other whole food sources are also being studied for possible effects on vascular health (including blood pressure) and on the body's ability to properly use insulin.

5) Laboratory studies suggest that EGCG, the key polyphenol found in Green Tea, may protect against cardiovascular disease and have beneficial effects on insulin activity and glucose control.

No adverse effects of EGCG or green tea were found in these studies and green tea is safe for most adults when used in moderate amounts.

However, Green Tea contains caffeine, which can cause insomnia, anxiety or irritability, among other effects in some people. Green tea also contains small amounts of vitamin K, which can cause the prescription anti-coagulant drugs (such as Warfarin) to be less effective.

6) Other food-derived nutritional supplements such as high-concentrate Garlic have been explored for lowering blood glucose levels, but findings have not been consistent.

7) Other studies, including the effects of dietary Magnesium supplementation on blood glucose control have had mixed results, although researchers have found that eating a diet high

in Magnesium may lower the risk of diabetes.

8) The effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 supplementation as an alternative or adjunct therapy for diabetes is also being studied;
Although its ability to regulate glucose control have had conflicting findings, Coenzyme Q10 is generally regarded as a "heart-healthy" dietary supplement.

9) Cinnamon is now making headlines because this common spice is regarded as a potential natural treatment in disorders of glucose control and heart disease.

Cinnamon bark is beneficial for glucose control, enabling insulin to work more efficiently. It's been clinically shown to help decrease the symptoms that commonly accompany elevated blood sugar and its harmful effects.

10) Researchers are also studying whether the herbal root Ginseng and the trace mineral Vanadium might also be valuable in helping control glucose levels.

Some people with type 2 diabetes are also trying herbal and botanical supplements such as prickly pear cactus, Gymnema sylvestre (gurmar), Coccinia indica, aloe vera, fenugreek and bitter melon to help control their glucose levels.

If you have diabetes and are thinking about using dietary supplements, it's a good idea to discuss a regimen with your health care providers as well as any other complementary and alternative practices you use.

When consulting with your doctor or other healthcare practitioner, be sure to give them a
full picture of what you do to manage your health. Effective communication will help ensure a beneficial healthcare program that is both safe
and properly coordinated.

For example...

Prescription medicines for diabetes and other health conditions may need to be adjusted if a patient is also using dietary supplements.

Women who are pregnant or nursing, or people who are thinking of including supplements to enhance a child's dietary intake, should consult their doctor or health care professional.

Don't replace scientifically proven diabetes treatments with alternative treatments that are

unproven.The consequences of not following your prescribed medical regimen for diabetes can be very serious.

In the United States alone, 23.6 million people have diabetes. And 5.6 million of them don't even know

it. Unfortunately, misinformation about diabetes is rampant. Not understanding or mixing up the facts about this disease can have serious consequences:

a) Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and
stroke.

b) Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure,
lower-limb amputations and new cases of
blindness among adults in the United States.

c) Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in
the United States.

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that at the rate the disease is progressing, as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults will have diabetes by 2050.

Source:
National Institutes of Health

Adapted from "Diabetes and CAM: A Focus on Dietary Supplements" by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. (Published January 28, 2012)

For your reference and for further information, here are additional resources:

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: provides helpful information on supplements and other alternative treatments, including publications and searches of federal databases of scientific and medical literature.

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New Research Demonstrates Beneficial Anti-inflammatory Effects For Joint Health

New Research Demonstrates Beneficial Anti-inflammatory Effects For Joint Health

Nearly 116 million Americans suffer from chronic pain every day because of tissue inflammation, more than the number of people who suffer from heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined.

A number of factors are possible causes for chronic inflammation including allergies, food sensitivities, environmental toxins, physical or emotional stress, micro-flora imbalance in the digestive system, and many other diet and lifestyle factors.

According to research scientists, inflammation may lead to the pathogenesis of several chronic diseases including: diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease.

The pain that inflammation produces can directly affect an individuals lifestyle, restrict their daily physical activity and the ability to work effectively, as well as affecting the emotional, social and economical makeup of an individual. Inflammation is now considered to be a critical public health concern. In response, a growing market for dietary supplements has developed.

Nutritional formulations that specifically contain nutrients that demonstrate anti-inflammatory effects and may be able to alleviate pain and discomfort caused by inflammation. Now, researchers are recommending Selenium supplementation as a nutritional approach to reducing inflammation and its effects.

Recent nutritional healthcare research has focused on the role of Selenium in improving inflammation and pain associated with the joints. Researchers observed that laboratory subjects fed Selenium supplements demonstrated significant reduction of inflammation in the knee cavity.

Those treated with the tested dose were also seen to have reduced levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the Peri-articular tissue. Researchers concluded that treatment with Selenium was associated with the amelioration of inflammation in arthritic models and that the study called for further investigation in human trials.

Scientists observed that the Selenium-rich yeast strain effectively reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines and suppressed superoxide radical (O2-), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and nitric oxide (NO). All three (O2-, H2O2, NO) are pleiotropic inflammatory mediators which play a crucial role in inflammatory joint diseases. This mechanism may possibly explain how Selenium helps to reduce inflammation associated with arthritis. Facts About Selenium Selenium is a mineral that possess potent nutritional antioxidant properties.

As an antioxidant, selenium plays a vital role in minimizing free radical activity and regulating healthy antioxidant balance in nearly all tissues. It is known to positively influence immune responses. Studies have shown that selenium boosts the immune system and protects the body against certain pathogens.

Selenium can be found naturally in some meats, seafood, nuts and in staple foods such as corn, wheat, and soybean.5 Research shows that 200 micrograms selenium yeast-based taken daily may considerably reduce the risk of developing prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer.

Decreasing Inflammation in the Joints While inflammation of the joints grows increasingly prevalent with the progression of age, it is not only relegated only to the elderly.

Not only do older people suffer from bone and joint health diseases, scientists have well-established the fact that thirty-five percent of peak bone mass is attained during puberty. Therefore the need for bone and joint health supplements is critical during all stages of life.

Considering that inflammation is believed to be a causative factor in many chronic diseases, joint health supplements may be beneficial to all age groups, not only seniors. Other well-established joint health and anti-inflammation ingredients include the use of Omega 3 Fatty Acids from fish oil.

In addition, Krill oil showed a reduction of an inflammation marker by 19.3 percent compared to an increase in the placebo group of 15.7 percent. After 14 and 30 days, a further decline in inflammation was seen by up to 30 percent. Resources: Relieving Pain in America, The Institute of Medicine, June 2011.

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