Thanksgiving Podcasts From The American Chemical Society Feature Advances Toward Safer, Healthier Food

With a whole nation set to gather for the annual Thanksgiving Day feast, scientists are describing major advances in making Thursday's meal - and others - safer and more nutritious in the 10th and 11th episodes of the American Chemical Society's Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions (GC/CS) podcast series.

Part One of the podcast focuses on food safety. It includes research by Dan Donoghue, Ph.D., a chemist with the University of Arkansas, who is trying to... read more

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Wellness and Prevention: Personal Behavior Changes Help to Avoid Diabetes

CARMICHAEL, Calif., Nov 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress ( www.yes2chiropractic.org.), a not-for- profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of chiropractic, emphasizes the role of proper diet, exercise and nutrition in preventing the onset of diabetes and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle while aggressively avoiding the use of pharmaceuticals.
"Obesity, lack of exercise and diabetes are undeniably linked, but individuals... read more

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Diabetic Food Shopping That Won't Break a Budget

With prices rising, group offers tips that save dollars, make sense

Rising food prices may have people with diabetes and their caregivers wondering if they'll be able to afford a healthy diabetes meal plan. But it's a misconception that these plans have to be costly and consist of high-priced, specialty foods, the American Diabetes Association says.

"Eating well and spending less are not mutually exclusive," Ann Albright, president of health care and education... read more

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Tips from the Experts to Avoid Overeating

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Tips from the experts to avoid overeating

1. Don't deprive yourself of sweets. You might find yourself eating more than normal when tempted with something that's high-fat or full of sugar.

2. Eat nutritious and regular meals throughout the day.

3. Drink plenty of water. Rachel Jones at the University of Utah recommends 3 liters for women and 4 liters for men.

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Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools

Three-quarters of middle schools have vending machines where snacks and sugared drinks are sold, a new study finds.

The research demonstrates that there are vending machines in most middle schools, and "that those vending machines don't always have the healthiest choices," said study author Amy Virus, a registered dietitian with the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University in Philadelphia.

The results come from a nationwide sample of 42 middle schools, and... read more

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Pregnancy Diet May Predict Obesity

Mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of their child being overweight.

Researchers at Rockefeller University in New York discovered that rats that were given a high-fat diet during pregnancy showed permanent changes in their offspring's brain that lead to overeating and obesity. This finding could provide a key step towards understanding the mechanisms of fetal programming and could explain the increased prevalence of child obesity over the last 30... read more

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How to Snack in the Right Way if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

If you have type 2 diabetes, you don't need to include snacks in your daily diet, unless you're on a type of medication, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, that can cause hypoglycemia.

However, snacks—if they are healthy and part of the meal plan developed by your diabetes educator or dietitian—can help prevent blood glucose peaks and valleys, as well as overeating at mealtime.

The trick is knowing which foods make a "good" snack, the... read more

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Why People With Type 2 Diabetes Need Sugar-Substitute Savvy

In the past, sugar—we're talking about sucrose, or common table sugar—was a "bad guy" to be avoided by people with type 2 diabetes. But research has shown that all carbohydrates (from sugar to bread, cereals, grains, juice, fruit, and starchy vegetables) can increase blood sugar (called glucose) in roughly the same way.

So if you want to consume sugar in coffee or have a sugar-containing treat, it's OK as long as it's in moderation... read more

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How One Woman Fights Diabetes Diet Boredom

If you have diabetes, you'll need make an extra effort to find food with flavor, texture and flair that also fits in with your meal plan. In other words, food that's not boring.

Seveda Williams, 41, of Brooklyn, New York, makes conscious efforts to tame her food boredom. (Type 2 diabetes claimed the lives of her uncle, the singer Luther Vandross, and several other members of her family.)

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Why Carbohydrates Are So Important in Diabetes

Carbohydrates are sugar-based molecules found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products. The make up about 45% to 65% of calories in a healthy diet (the exact percentage is hotly debated); the rest come from fat and protein.

You'll find carbohydrates in the healthiest foods you eat, and in the least healthy. Check the food label to find out exactly how much is in your favorite foods.

How you eat can affect blood... read more

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