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Goji Berry Juice Benefits for Diabetes

How can Drinking Goji Berry Juice Help Diabetics? Goji Berries have been extensively used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 2000 years. Goji berries are tender, orange-red, edible berries that belong to the Lycium barbarum and Lyceum chinese species. These tiny berries are cultivated in various parts of Asia including the Himalayan regions of Mongolia, Nepal Tibet and parts of China. Goji berries must be picked very carefully and dried at low temperatures to preserve their nutritional value. However, goji berries can also be blended into juice, eaten raw, or cooked. Nutrients in…

Benefits of Chia Seeds for Diabetes

Several reports suggest that chia seeds are highly beneficial for diabetics. But, how does it really work? If you have a loved one who is diabetic or you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you must have heard about the importance of exercise and diet for diabetes. There are numerous reports and evidence about people who have been able to control type 2 diabetes or at least improve their health by adhering to the right diet and exercise. Therefore, we cannot deny the fact that proper nutrition helps improve the health of diabetics. What is Chia…

Worms for Treatment of Diabetes

Worms Could Be The Weapon In The Fight Against Diabetes Parasitic worms (helminths) could help fight autoimmune diseases such as lupus, type 1 diabetes (TID), rheumatoid arthritis, and crohn’s disease. Worms are small multicellular organisms that reside in human intestines. Rutgers immunologist William Gause published an article in Nature Reviews Immunology reporting that the presence of the worms through centuries of human evolution has led to humans developing an immune response known as type 2 immunity. This immune response includes immune regulator pathways that control harmful inflammatory responses that can contribute to various autoimmune diseases.…

Green Tea and Diabetes

Is Green Tea Helpful in Diabetes? According to Medline Plus, green tea may offer several benefits which include lowering your risk for high cholesterol, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer. Preliminary studies also show that green tea may also reduce the risk of developing diabetes and some of the complications associated with this debilitating condition. Although people suffering from diabetes can safely drink green tea, they should also monitor their blood sugar carefully because of its potential blood glucose lowering effect. Why is Green Tea Highly Beneficial for Diabetics? Green tea is rich in EGCG catechins EGCG…

Is Agave Nectar Safe For Diabetics?

Many diabetic people and people who want to lose weight want to find the right sugar substitute that can satisfy their sweet tooth. Agave nectar or syrup has gained popularity as one of the products that provide such as substitute. It is about 1.5 sweeter than regular sugar and its taste and consistency are comparable to honey. Although for many people agave nectar may seem like the best answer to satisfy their sugar cravings, the truth is that it’s best used in moderation because it has its own complications especially when too much of it…