MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'beans'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607471&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-gardens-13-organic-pest-control-methods%2F photo: Thinkstock If you have the dedication and patience to cultivate a blooming garden this summer (which not all of us do, believe me), then you definitely want to protect your garden from insects and pests. But you also don’t want to contaminate your naturally-grown vegetables with pesticides or chemicals. Planet Green compiled a helpful list of common garden predators and what you can do to get rid of them – naturally. 1. Aphids are tiny little annoying bugs that suck the juice from leaves and stems of plants – and possibly spreading disease as they do it. Spray your plants down with a hose, and that should do the trick. 2. If you see brown spots on your asparagus stalks, or if the stalks are bent, you’re probably hosting asparagus beetles. Wasps love to eat these beet... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607471 Thu, 27 May 2010 21:09:01 +0100 3607471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275763&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F16%2Fdiabetes-superfoods-eat-these-to-stay-healthy%2F Filed under: LifestyleEvery health and fitness publication or web site in America has a top 10 lists of "superfoods" everyone should eat. They're full of vitamins, nutrients and minerals. Which ones are right for a diabetic? The American Diabetes Association believes that the following items should be added to your diet: Beans: Beans are very high in fiber. They're also a good sources of magnesium, and potassium. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, collards and kale are low-calorie powerhouses with carbohydrates. Citrus Fruit: All citrus fruits are full of soluble fiber and vitamin C. Sweet Potatoes: These orange vegetables are full of vitamin A and fiber. They're a healthier option than white potatoes. Berries: Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. Throw... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275763 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3275763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100852&cid=t_118706_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2F7-ways-to-manage-your-diabetic-or-sugar-sensitive-waistline-during-the-holidays%2F This article isn’t just for diabetics. I found the tips by Frederic J.Vagnini, M.D., and Lawrence D. Chilnick, authors of “The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes” to be excellent guidelines for everyone who is sugar sensitive, and I’m putting most depressives into that camp (sorry about that). Here they are: During the holiday season many dedicated dieters or those who follow special diets for diabetes, heart disease or other conditions not only “fall off the wagon” but also leap into the deep end of the pool. Don’t feel guilty. This is a normal reaction to attending large family dinners where everyone makes food loaded with seductive carbohydrates. We also go to multiple parties — sometimes on the same day — where the hosts have hir... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100852 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:24:43 +0100 3100852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071424&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FaKDcJM6NeEg%2Fthe-perfect-chili-base.php It snowed here, for the first time this winter.  Usually we get snow much earlier, but this year it's been late.  Not that I really mind, but it's hard to imagine the holidays coming up and not seeing any snow!  With the cold and snowy weather we're having now, I decided to make some chili for dinner.  I typically make it with ground turkey, but David found some really great grass-fed, ground beef at Whole Foods and so I made an all beef chili.  I let it simmer for an hour while I was giving Leah a bath and put her to bed.  By the time I was done, the chili was ready.  It was the perfect meal for dinner tonight.  I used lots of tomatoes, beans, and even threw in some fresh bell peppers that I had in the fridge.  The peppers gave it a really fres... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071424 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0100 3071424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886671&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FqcOjJYKUiZg%2Ftostadas.php are a fabulous way to get your craving for Mexican food without eating too many carbs.  Essentially, a tostada is an open-faced burrito, with a crispy tortilla bottom.  What happens for me most of the time is that I'll have one, then go back for seconds, making my subsequent tostadas more of salads.  If I forgo the tortilla, then I don't have to worry about going overboard with the carbs.You can make all sorts of tostadas: beef, carnitas, chicken, bean, avocado, cheese.  My personal favorite is black bean, which I'll top with avocado. tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and some cilantro.  Another favorite is this pork that we had in San Diego last year that was amazing.  It had adobo marinated pork, avocado, and grilled pineapple.  Wow.  One of the best thin... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886671 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2886671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852006&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FQIt5QU459ns%2Fturkey-chili.php Yesterday was the perfect chili day.  It was cold, rainy, and down right gloomy.  I put Leah down for her afternoon nap and decided that I should make chili for dinner.  I'm so glad that I did because it really was the perfect meal for last night.We make a lot of different types of chili in our house.  David loves to cook chili and during the colder months we have it at least once a week.  We have so many great recipes but my personal favorite is a traditional chili that my mom makes.  She uses beef in hers, with pieces of filet mignon cut up in chunks which makes it a little more gourmet.  It's delicious and very filling.  Instead of using traditional beef, I opted to go healthier and use ground turkey in our chili.  I added some beer, too for ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852006 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2852006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741551&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Ftqu5DtFynCk%2Fsimply-cooking-for-babies.php I'm going to skip talking about diabetes today and ask you all a question about babies. Specifically, baby food.  David and I have an adorable daughter named Leah who is about to turn 10 months old.  Leah loves to eat, and I love to make food for her.  It's a really fun process for us both. She loves to feed herself- and our dog, Charlie.  I don't like buying pre-made baby food.  First of all, it's expensive.  Secondly, it is very bland, at best.  I don't like feeding my baby something that I wouldn't eat myself.  Third, it's a waste to go through those little jars day in and day out.  So I've been making Leah's food for her.  I have a wonderful baby food maker, the Beaba Babycook, and we've all been enjoying the results.My problem is that ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741551 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2741551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702473&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FwmFj549OY_4%2Fday-five-not-so-traditional-red-beans-and-rice.php Last night's dinner was amazing.  A-ma-zing.  I had some Andouille chicken sausages in the freezer downstairs that I had been wanting to use and some kidney beans and rice in the pantry.  After our trip down to New Orleans this summer, I have been inspired by creole and cajun cooking.  I didn't have everything for traditional red beans and rice, but I had enough to get me started.I looked up a red beans and rice recipe on the internet that was really easy to make and had the ingredients that I had on hand: canned kidney beans, tomatoes (totally taboo, but trust me they taste good!), Andouille chicken sausage, and a green pepper.  Much to my surprise, I found a recipe that was highly rated on Allrecipes.com.  Anyone that knows anything about Louisiana cooking k... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702473 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2702473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699827&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkQ5QlaAWRhc%2Fday-four-cuban-black-bean-soup.php Last night, David went out to dinner with his father.  So Leah and I decided to go to my parents house instead of cooking dinner for just ourselves.  But I still managed to cook lunch for Leah and me before we went to Gymboree this afternoon.  I had a box of pre-made Cuban black bean soup from Trader Joe's in the pantry which sounded yummy.  I love Trader Joe's pre-made food.  Usually I'm not a huge advocate of pre-made foods, but if I'm in a hurry, or am feeling lazy, I know that I can stop in Trader Joe's for an easy and typically healthy meal that's not expensive.So this afternoon we had some black bean soup.  When I opened up the box to put it in the pan, I noticed that it was completely pureed.  I wanted more of a texture, so I added one of the cans ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699827 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2699827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691720&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLQYZtRRlN04%2Fday-two-hot-dogs.php I know there isn't too much that is creative about hot dogs.  But when my husband, David, got home from work last night I asked him what he wanted for dinner.  I read him the list of ingredients I had and he decided on hot dogs.  So, if you're disappointed in my lack of creativity on this one, you can voice your concerns to David.Tonight's dinner was these delicious hot dogs I bought at Whole Foods a couple weeks ago and threw in the freezer, some fresh corn that my mom gave to us yesterday, salad from the garden, and some baked beans.  It was simple, it was easy, it was delicious.  And David made most of it!  He threw the hot dogs and the corn on the grill, and I picked some romaine lettuce from the garden and made a salad, and opened the can of baked beans.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691720 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2691720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626217&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Frw8eiL_h9pY%2Ffeijoada.php is the the national dish of Brazil.  It is also one of my favorite dishes.  Black beans and rice is my all time favorite food, but feijoada is black beans and rice, kicked up a notch.  The other night, my family and I went out to one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland for a Brazilian dinner.  I was being good and ordered a chicken dish with vegetables since... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626217 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2626217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621989&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fuext0ogtkMQ%2Fhow-to-the-perfect-salad.php I've made some conscious efforts to eat better these past few weeks.  We've been traveling a lot this summer and when you're traveling it's hard to eat healthy.  So when we're at home, I really do make the effort to balance out the bad with the good.  David has taught me how to make a salad a meal.  Before I was with him, the salad was always part of the... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621989 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2621989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576811&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FOzWN6qPjvUM%2Ftaco-salad.php When I was still in high school, my aunt gave me this recipe she had for taco salad.  I took it to college with me and made it all the time for an easy, cheap, healthy and delicious meal.  I had forgotten all about it until I was going through my recipe book the other day and found it.  I am making it for dinner tonight!1/2 cup prepared salsa1/4 cup... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576811 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2576811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473939&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F31uPLS4fkBI%2Fwhat-is-in-your-picnic.php This afternoon, David, Leah and I are driving down to see David's grandpa since we won't be able to celebrate father's day with him next weekend.  I made a bunch of food to take down with us, and what better kind than a picnic!  I made fried chicken, mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, a salad of tomatoes and fresh basil, and of course, an apple pie.  We used to pack... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473939 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:33:27 +0100 2473939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463210&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FsGTW0KlS2HE%2Fshrimp-creole.php David, Leah and I are down in New Orleans, Louisiana right now for the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions Conference.  With that in mind, I thought it'd be fun to talk about Cajun and Creole cooking and share with you a delicious recipe.  Since it's Monday, today's recipe will be red beans and rice.  Monday is red beans and rice day in New Orleans!Cajun CuisineCajun cuisine is a robust mix... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463210 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2463210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442197&cid=t_118706_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-recipe-for-success-grilled-fava-beans%2F It’s that time again where I get to dish to the MS community about my favorite dish of late.  I can’t believe it’s already spring!  The days are getting longer, there’s a warmth in the evenings and garden shoots are making their way from the tempering soil.  This is an exciting time of year, gastronomically speaking. It’s a time of “firsts;” first tender asparagus stems, firs tightly-coiled fiddlehead ferns, first spongy and exotic morel mushrooms the first fava beans! June is when these little bundles of flavor hit their stride, but when first beans making their way to my local markets and green grocers, I go to work like a man deprived. The word, “work” is the operative here! Normally, favas take a real commitment to the process. ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442197 Wed, 20 May 2009 21:39:20 +0100 2442197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387109&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FF4lYNn998yE%2F10-terrific-and-surprise-healthy-pantry-items.php For me, healthy eating isn't about deprivation.  It's about deliciousness.  I believe that a healthy diet is a well balanced one.  Eating a wide variety of great foods will keep you satisfied and interested.  A splurge now and then will keep you from devouring a bag of Oreo's or one of these.  They key to a healthy diet is to focus on whole, minimally processed foods.  Begin your quest for... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387109 Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2387109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376220&cid=t_118706_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fchocolate-and-mood-disorders%2F Isn’t it great that we can have something that is not only good for us, but fun to use? I’m talking about chocolate! Yes sir, dark gold, pure happiness! You’ve probably heard the buzz about dark chocolate, and how it’s good for your blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, prevents cancer and can fix nearly anything that is wrong with you, except that expanding waistline. (And for the record — white chocolate is not really chocolate at all. It’s milk solids and fat. No cocoa. Nada.) The basic ingredients of dark chocolate include cacao beans, sugar, soy lecithin (an emulsifier to preserve texture), and flavorings. This yummy treat, which contains fewer milk solids than its more popular cousin, milk chocolate, often is rated by the percentage of cocoa solids in the bar. The ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376220 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:33:37 +0100 2376220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2368005&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FhPj0txAj594%2Fhuevos-rancheros.php When I lived in Colorado, I used to meet my friends for brunch at restaurant that was a local favorite and eat breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros with red beer and bloody mary's.  To be 21 again!  Now, I'm happily married with a gorgeous daughter, and brunches like that are a thing of the past.  I make my own brunch food at home and don't have to deal with those... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2368005 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2368005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349170&cid=t_118706_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-recipe-the-simple-one-skillet-dinner%2F Living with multiple sclerosis and its symptoms can really wear a person out!  In reading your comments over the past years, I note over and over again that many of us don’t have the energy to make dinner for ourselves at the end of a day.  I know the feeling and remember I love to cook! When I’m “on” it’s not uncommon for me to be using every one of the five burners and the oven to put a nice meal on the table for Caryn and I and occasion for guests.  I’ll admit (for the first time, at least to myself) that I just cannot do that, without some serious repercussions anymore.  What seems to be my new baseline (and I’ll write more about that next week) seems to allow for only one major function per day.  So, like you, I’m on a quest for the quick, easy (and that’s prep,... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349170 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:55:06 +0100 2349170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2267705&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FhH0ddGRAFMI%2Fhow-to-cook-black-beans.php One of my favorite meals to cook (and eat) is black beans and rice.  Cooking black beans is just like cooking any other beans- it can be a long and sometimes difficult process.  But with the help of a pressure cooker, not only can you cook beans in little time, but they're delicious, easy, and so good for you.(This topic comes from one of the great comments on my last... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2267705 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2267705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2156556&cid=t_118706_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FDtLskhb2TFg%2Fkitchen-essentials-pressure-cooker.php I have many memories as a child of being in the kitchen with my mom and brother with her pressure cooker on the stove, happily spurting and steaming away.  I loved her pressure cooker, not only because it was usually cooking my favorite meal of all time, black beans and rice, but it seemed like it was fun to use because it was animated.  When I went off to college,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2156556 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2156556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531832&cid=t_118706_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F315349454%2F Okay…here goes another news on flavonols from tea, onions, beans and apples. As suggested by findings of a new U.S. study, increased intake of such flavonols may reduce risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 76 percent. Findings were published in this month’s Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention: Analysis of data from a randomised dietary intervention trial showed that the overall class of flavonoid compounds was not associated with a risk reduction, but flavonols - a sub-group of flavonoids, did significantly reduce risk. The study adds to a growing body of science linking increased consumption of flavonol-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables, to risk reductions for a range of cancers, including lung, pancreatic, and breast cancer. Flavonols, a sub-group of fla... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531832 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:10:14 +0100 1531832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921887&cid=t_118706_152_f&fid=36428&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrankyfitness.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fguest-post-leah-on-savory-bean-herb.html Leah J. Utas, of The Goat's Lunch Pail, was one of the very first Cranky Fitness commenters ever, and is a frequent and much beloved contributor here. So Cranky Fitness pleased to bring you her guest post. She has actual practical information on a Very Helpful Herb you may not be acquainted with. And since Leah has graciously taken care of Content for the day, there may be another post later today just about Blog Things. Now... here's Leah.Savory, like so many other herbs and spices doesn’t get a lot of press.Savory is good. It’s a tasty addition to meat marinades and it’s easy to grow. But best of all, and possibly least known, is Satureja hortensis is the bean herb.The humble bean is good for us. It’s cheap, versatile, healthy, easy to cook, and easy to store. However, beans hav... Cranky Fitness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921887 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:52:00 +0100 921887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=795105&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F13%2Fsterols-and-stanols-heart-health-super-duo%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionTwo grams per day of sterols and/or stanols can promote heart health, reducing cholesterol levels by around ten percent in as little as two weeks. They are most beneficial for people whose cholesterol levels are already elevated. According to one study, sterols and stanols together are more effective than a double-dose of cholesterol-lowering medications! Not bad for a bunch of little-known plant compounds, huh?The catch with sterols and stanols is working out how to get enough. Two grams daily. Doesn't sound like much. And, true, sterols and stanols are found in a great many foods - avocados, corn oil, apples, oranges, beans and peanut butter, to name a few. But they occur in minute amounts, making it hard to get as much as two grams daily. Example?... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=795105 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 795105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=738903&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F17%2Fthe-10-healthiest-foods-according-to-mayo-clinic%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionLauren, over at That's Fit recently wrote about a nutritionist who chose what he believes are the world's 10 healthiest foods. I can't imagine taking on that job, because there are a lot of different factors that can define a food as "healthy." In this case, he focused on foods that were rich in vitamins, antioxidants (especially A, E, and beta carotene) and minerals, full of fiber, and linked to a reduced risk of heart disease. He also chose foods that were readily available and were low in calorie density. By combining all those factors, he came up with this list: apples almonds blueberries broccoli red beans salmon spinach sweet potatoes vegetable juice wheat germ What I love about this list is that none of these are exotic or hard to fi... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=738903 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 738903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=654448&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F02%2Freverse-diabetes-through-nutritional-excellence%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Books, SupportWould you like to reduce your daily insulin requirements by a third or stop all diabetes medicines? Lofty goals, yes - but given the Eat To Live program - it's quite possible. Regardless of my attempts to downgrade insulin dose in the last 15 years - my blood sugars would not take the hint. Had I known Dr. Fuhrman had figured this one out long ago - instead of badgering feats of diabetic noncompliance I would have picked up his book, Eat To Live. Dr. Fuhrman explains the best diet for humans to live longer in good health is also the best diet for one with diabetes. A diet comprised mostly in nature's perfect foods-green vegetables, beans, eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, raw nuts and seeds an... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=654448 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 654448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612014&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F16%2Ffiber-may-fight-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Research, Products, SupportThe results of a new study show that those who consumed more fiber were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate less fiber. The researchers note that consuming fiber may help with the body's ability to handle blood sugar. The pooled results of several studies showed that people who ate the most cereal fiber had a 33% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who ate the least. A study conducted at Harvard confirmed foods including whole grain breads, high-fiber cereals, yogurt, beans and peanut butter lessened the probability of developing diabetes by 28%. The miraculous benefits of fiber keeping adding up. Whether your motive is to reduce your risk of diabetes, lower cholesterol, ha... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612014 Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551266&cid=t_118706_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F18%2Feat-your-vegetables-fend-off-cancer%2F Filed under: Research, Diets, Cancer prevention foods, Daily news, Head and Neck cancerIf your mom was one to harp on you about eating your vegetables, it was likely because she knew how good veggies are for the body. Moms everywhere now have research on their side.A large study of 500,000 American retirees has shown that increasing consumption of fruits or vegetables is enough to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer. Specifically, eating six servings of fruit and vegetables per day per 1,000 calories cut the risk of these cancers by 29 percent compared to eating one and a half servings. "It may not sound like news that vegetables protect from cancer, but there is actually some controversy in the literature," says Dr. Alan Kristal, associate head of the cancer prevention program at Fre... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551266 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 551266