Health
Good carbs for optimal health
Do you push away the breadbasket or opt out of any meal that includes macaroni? If so, chances are you are one of the millions of people watching your carbs, or carbohydrates.
May 1, 2024
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News tagged with carbohydrate diet
Immunology
Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system, study shows
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health observed rapid and distinct immune system changes in a small study of people who switched to a vegan or a ketogenic (also called keto) diet. Scientists closely monitored various ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Health
Many Americans are counting their carbs—but what counts as a 'low-carb' diet?
Interest in low-carbohydrate (or "low-carb") diets continues to grow. In fact, low-carb diets have doubled in popularity among US consumers over the last decade. Yet, despite the eating pattern's popularity, confusion persists ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Health
Even a little less carb intake can help folks with type 1 diabetes
It may not take as strict a diet as thought to keep type 1 diabetes under control: New Swedish research shows that a moderate low-carb diet still helped people with type 1 diabetes stick to blood-sugar targets.
Dec 30, 2023
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Moderate low-carbohydrate diet found to be beneficial for adults with type 1 diabetes
A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet. The average blood sugar level is reduced and the time with good values during a 24 hour period is increased, without any ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Health
Q&A: Why do we love carbs so much? The food science behind our favorites
October may be best known for seasonal treats such as pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy, but with national months celebrating pizza, pasta and pretzels laying claim to the season, the month can be a carb lover's dream.
Oct 24, 2023
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Diabetes
Should children with diabetes or pre-diabetes go on a low-carb diet?
A child's diet is important because it helps them grow, stay healthy and have the energy to play, learn and do the things they love. If you're the parent or caregiver of a child with diabetes—or one who faces risks for ...
Oct 9, 2023
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Diabetes
Pediatricians' group warns against keto diet for kids with diabetes
Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they're not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Sep 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility
The ketogenic (keto) diet may lower testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a paper, titled "Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Reproductive Hormones in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome," ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Health
Extreme dietary habits for carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy: Study
A new study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan led ...
Aug 30, 2023
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