Carbohydrates/High Glycemic

Integrative Treatment for Colorectal Cancer: A Comprehensive Approach – Full Text

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review Articles Free Access Keith I. Block, , Penny B. Block, , and Charlotte Gyllenhaal Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0125 Abstract A comprehensive approach to integrative treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients involves three spheres of intervention: lifestyle, biology, and conventional treatment. Individualization of […]

Hyperglycemia drives intestinal barrier dysfunction and risk for enteric infection

Science. 2018 Mar 23;359(6382):1376-1383. doi: 10.1126/science.aar3318. Epub 2018 Mar 8. Thaiss CA. Abstract Obesity, diabetes, and related manifestations are associated with an enhanced, but poorly understood, risk for mucosal infection and systemic inflammation. Here, we show in mouse models of obesity and diabetes that hyperglycemia drives intestinal barrier permeability, through GLUT2-dependent transcriptional reprogramming of intestinal […]

A pooled analysis of dietary sugar/carbohydrate intake and esophageal and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma incidence and survival in the USA

International Journal of Epidemiology | September 26, 2017 Li N, et al. – This study assessed the impact of sugar/carbohydrate intake on the incidence and survival of US patients with esophageal/gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (EA/GCA). Researchers reported that if corroborated, limiting intake of sucrose (e.g. table sugar), sweetened desserts/beverages, and foods that contribute to a high […]

PURE Shakes Up Nutritional Field: Finds High Fat Intake Beneficial

Sue Hughes August 29, 2017 BARCELONA, SPAIN —  A new study of dietary habits in 135,000 people around the world is set to shake up the nutrition field, with results showing high fat intake—including saturated fat—was associated with a reduced risk of mortality. The PURE study, which followed participants from 18 countries for 7 years, also found […]

Are You a Carboholic? Why Cutting Carbs Is So Tough

By GARY TAUBES JULY 19, 2017 I’ve been eating a high-fat, carb-restricted diet for almost 20 years, since I started as an experiment when investigating nutrition research for the journal Science. I find it’s easy for me to maintain a healthy weight when I eat this way. But even after two decades, the sensation of being on […]

Glycemic index, glycemic load, and blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition EL Evans C, et al. This study was performed to find out the relationship between dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) with systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in healthy individuals. This review of healthy individuals demonstrated that a lower glycemic diet may lead to […]

Potatoes and cereals are health risk, while dairy is good for you, says new study

POTATOES and cereals increase the risk of heart disease while high fat dairy products cut the risk, according to a new study which rejects accepted wisdom on a healthy diet. By LUCY JOHNSTON PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sun, Oct 16, 2016 | UPDATED: 11:51, Sun, Oct 16, 2016 The research, which looked at dietary habits in 42 […]

High Glycemic Index Diet Raises Hepatic Fat, Glycogen Stores

One-week high GI diet increases hepatic fat and glycogen stores compared with low GI diet   FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A one-week high glycemic index (HGI) diet increases hepatic fat and glycogen stores in healthy adults compared with a low glycemic index (LGI) diet, according to a study published online Sept. 4 […]

Protein and Carbohydrate Intake and Gestational Weight Gain

March 02, 2015 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this study examined gestational weight gain (GWG) in pregnant women and the effect of the protein:carbohydrate (P/C) ratio and added sugar intake. Participants were given a food frequency questionnaire at 25 weeks of gestation to record P/C ratio and added sugar intake reported in quintiles. They reported […]

Low Glycemic Diet Slows Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Low Glycemic Diet Slows Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration is a leading cause of visual loss in elderly Americans. Worldwide, it represents one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness. To putstatistics related to macular degeneration in perspective, consider that the number of people living with macular degeneration is similar to the […]

A Very Low Carbohydrate, Low Saturated Fat Diet for Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Randomized Trial

Tay J Diabetes Care. 2014 Jul 28. pii: DC_140845. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVE: To comprehensively compare the effects of a very low carbohydrate, high unsaturated/low saturated fat diet (LC) to a high-unrefined carbohydrate, low fat diet (HC) on glycemic control and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). RESEARCH DESIGN […]

Gut microbes turn carbs into colorectal cancer, study shows

Date: July 17, 2014 Source: Cell Press Summary: Colorectal cancer has been linked to carbohydrate-rich western diets, but the underlying mechanisms have been unclear. A new study shows that gut microbes metabolize carbohydrates in the diet, causing intestinal cells to proliferate and form tumors in mice that are genetically predisposed to colorectal cancer. Treatment with […]

Complex Carbs and Fiber May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer

Published: May 21, 2014 By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. ORLANDO — A diet rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber had a […]

Amount, type, and sources of carbohydrates in relation to ischemic heart disease mortality in a Chinese population

A prospective cohort study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 05/16/2014 Rebello SA, et al. – In this study, researchers assessed whether intakes of total carbohydrates, different types of carbohydrates, and their food sources were associated with IHD mortality in a Chinese population. They concluded that in this Asian population with high carbohydrate intake, the total amount […]

Carbohydrates as a Major Cause of Acne

Review · April 01, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors present a review of the recent analyses of a possible relationship of dietary factors and acne. They conclude that it is likely there is a causal association with acne induced by the intake of high glycemic–index foods. While previously thought to have […]

Dementia: Is Gluten the Culprit?

Medscape Neurology Bret S. Stetka, MD, David Perlmutter, MD January 21, 2014 Full Story Editor’s Note : In his new book Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar — Your Brain’s Silent Killers, Dr. David Perlmutter, Associate Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, advocates that lifestyle modifications, starting with a high-fat, nearly […]

When a calorie is not just a calorie

Reducing refined carbs may help maintain weight loss better than reducing fat June 27, 2012 By Andrea Mooney, Boston Children’s Hospital Communications Graphic courtesy of Boston Children’s Hospital The study suggests that a low-glycemic load diet is more effective than conventional approaches at burning calories (and keeping energy expenditure) at a higher rate after weight […]