New research from Wuhan, China shows that, in patients with COVID-19 but without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, abnormally high blood sugar is associated with more than double the risk of death and also an increased risk of severe complications. The study is by Dr Yang Jin, Union Hospital and Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University… Read More »
Follow the “what to eat” suggestions in the article. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. FAST FACT – 100 MILLION Americans are now living with diabetes or prediabetes according to the CDC . Aside from these dangerously high levels of blood glucose, it… Read More »
New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More »
The empty calories in sugar definitely contribute to weight gain — and the obesity epidemic — which in turn leads to all sorts of chronic diseases, including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more. Sugar can even make you look older than you are by interrupting the skin’s ability to repair itself. The end result is… Read More »