Scientists warn of food that may be particularly harmful for people with diabetes
2 months ago

Scientists warn of food that may be particularly harmful for people with diabetes

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The frequent consumption of ultra-processed food may cause additional harm to people with type 2 diabetes, scientists warn in a new study. Now researchers from the University of Texas at Austin say eating highly processed packaged food like diet sodas, cookies and cereals is strongly linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. “The more minimally processed or unprocessed foods in a person’s diet, the better their control was.” open image in gallery An illustration of ultra-processed foods in London The study covered 275 African American adults from Austin diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. open image in gallery Diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to higher blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes Processed foods typically contain higher levels of sugar and sodium, but scientists say that their health effects may not merely be because of these ingredients.

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Occasional cakes and pastries are good for heart but not soft drinks
1 week, 6 days ago

Occasional cakes and pastries are good for heart but not soft drinks

India Today  

The harmful health effects of drinking sugary beverages are well-known, but the impact of consuming added sugar in general is still not fully understood. A study from Lund University, Sweden, has shed light on how different types of sugar consumption affect heart health, offering a surprising twist: while high sugar intake is undeniably harmful, occasional treats could actually be linked …

What you can eat five times a week to fight diabetes, according to scientists
2 weeks, 4 days ago

What you can eat five times a week to fight diabetes, according to scientists

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scientists have claimed eating a few pieces of dark chocolate …

Time-Restricted Eating: A Simple Approach for Managing Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Time-Restricted Eating: A Simple Approach for Managing Blood Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes

The Hindu  

A new study compared time-restricted eating and individualized dietary advice in managing blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Results showed that time-restricted eating was as effective as individualized dietary advice, with both groups experiencing significant reductions in blood glucose levels. The study also found that time-restricted eating was more achievable and sustainable for participants, with many reporting …

The Sneaky Ultra-Processed Foods You Might Not Realize Are Ultra-Processed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Sneaky Ultra-Processed Foods You Might Not Realize Are Ultra-Processed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The more sophisticated our food manufacturing becomes, the farther away we’re getting from having a diet of, well, food. “And they tend to be high on the glycemic index, leading to fluctuations in blood glucose that can further promote feelings of anxiety.” Noting that ultra-processed foods make up as much as 80% of the standard American diet, …

Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows
3 months ago

Ultraprocessed foods may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, study shows

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. For every 10% increase in the amount of a person’s diet made up of ultraprocessed foods, the team found that there was a 17% increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, the data showed. “They can often be identified by a long list of ingredients on the package, with lots of …

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?
3 months ago

Heart disease risk skyrockets with these 2 popular foods: Are they on your dinner menu?

Hindustan Times  

Health experts have long warned against sugary sodas and processed meats. It is known that excess sugar can lead to chronic inflammation in the heart and blood vessels while processed meats that have been preserved by salting, curing, smoking or adding chemical preservatives, can increase blood pressure. Hence, researchers at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health tracked the ultra-processed …

Red and processed meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Red and processed meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk

The Hindu  

Consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk across populations, an analysis of data from 1.97 million participants, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, has found. Earlier research indicated that higher intakes of processed meat and unprocessed red meat are associated with an elevated risk of type 2 …

Attention meat lovers! Eating any kind of meat can lead to diabetes, says study
4 months ago

Attention meat lovers! Eating any kind of meat can lead to diabetes, says study

Hindustan Times  

We are what we eat – the statement holds true. A recent study suggested a link between food and chronic diseases – the relationship between the consumption of meat and type 2 diabetes. The research was conducted on almost two million participants from 20 countries – the study suggested that different types of meat can lead to the development of …

The simple sandwich filler linked with a 15% higher risk of type 2 diabetes
4 months ago

The simple sandwich filler linked with a 15% higher risk of type 2 diabetes

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Senior author Professor Nita Forouhi, of the University of …

Link between red and processed meats and type 2 diabetes found by global study
4 months ago

Link between red and processed meats and type 2 diabetes found by global study

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Regularly eating red and processed meats in particular is associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, according to an analysis of data from 31 study cohorts published Tuesday in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The study is the most comprehensive to date showing the link between processed …

Sugary soda and processed meats are just a few ultraprocessed foods that may shorten your life
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sugary soda and processed meats are just a few ultraprocessed foods that may shorten your life

Salon  

An unpublished study, presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Chicago, found that increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods may shorten lifespans by more than 10%. The study analyzed dietary data from nearly 541,000 participants — ages 50 to 71 — in the US National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study conducted in 1995. …

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increased risk of death, study reveals

Hindustan Times  

Older persons who reported consuming more ultra-processed foods were nearly 10 per cent more likely to die after a median follow-up of 23 years than older adults who reported consuming less processed food, according to a recent study. The study observed that highly processed meat and soft drinks were a couple of the subgroups of ultra-processed food most strongly associated …

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Limiting ultra-processed foods may not always result in healthy diet’

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Limiting ultra-processed …

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions
6 months ago

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Salon  

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. There's also growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works. The lack of fibre typical of diets high in ultra-processed foods may also affect the gut barrier's integrity. Research has shown a link between diets high in ultra-processed foods and signs of systemic …

Eating ultra-processed food linked to chronic insomnia
6 months, 1 week ago

Eating ultra-processed food linked to chronic insomnia

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Consumption of ultra-processed food is linked to chronic insomnia experienced …

Attack on sugar unfair? Fitness experts reveal why sugar is absolutely safe for human health
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Attack on sugar unfair? Fitness experts reveal why sugar is absolutely safe for human health

Hindustan Times  

The age-old saying ‘excess of everything is bad’ holds true for sugar consumption as well and sugar can be beneficial or harmful depending on the source and dosage. In recent years, sugar has been unfairly vilified, often portrayed as uniquely harmful and addictive but while a superficial reading of scientific papers might suggest that sugar is bad, a more detailed …

Ultra-processed foods do NOT cause obesity, says US government's top diet advisors in bombshell review of current evidence: 'Studies have been biased'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ultra-processed foods do NOT cause obesity, says US government's top diet advisors in bombshell review of current evidence: 'Studies have been biased'

Daily Mail  

Ultra-processed foods — demonized for years for their supposed effect on our waistlines — do not actually make people fat, according to a bombshell report. People have been hearing a lot about the health risks of ultra processed foods recently, which might make this report surprising, Carolyn Williams, a registered dietitian who was not involved in the review told DailyMail.com. …

Eating biscuits, cake with emulsifiers can raise diabetes risk; study uncovers dangers of this food additive
7 months ago

Eating biscuits, cake with emulsifiers can raise diabetes risk; study uncovers dangers of this food additive

Hindustan Times  

Consuming packaged foods with food additive emulsifiers is silently raising your risk of type 2 diabetes, as per a new study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. While emulsifiers have been assessed for their safety at the time of their review, recent research indicates that emulsifiers could upset the gut flora and raise the danger of inflammation and metabolic …

‘Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to elevated risk of early death’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Consumption of ultra-processed food linked to elevated risk of early death’

Hindustan Times  

Higher consumption of most ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of death, with ready-to-eat meat, poultry, and seafood based products, sugary drinks, dairy based desserts, and breakfast foods showing the strongest associations, according to a 30-year US study published in The BMJ on Wednesday. The researchers, however, added that not all ultra-processed food products should be universally restricted, …

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Not all ultra-processed foods are bad for your health, whatever you might have heard

Salon  

In recent years, there's been increasing hype about the potential health risks associated with so-called "ultra-processed" foods. Common examples of ultra-processed foods include packaged chips, flavoured yoghurts, soft drinks, sausages and mass-produced packaged wholegrain bread. When the researchers analyzed ultra-processed foods by sub-category, mass-produced wholegrain products, such as supermarket wholegrain breads and wholegrain breakfast cereals, were not associated with poorer …

The bitter truth about sugar
8 months ago

The bitter truth about sugar

The Hindu  

When did it become the reviled substance that it has now become? For context, do read this report by Bindu Shajan Perapaddan: Nestlé baby products sold in India, Africa, Latin America have higher sugar content than in Europe, tests show. In keeping with Indian rules, therefore, labels on Nestle’s baby products for the Indian market clearly show that they contain …

Glycemic index of diets: importance beyond diabetes control
8 months ago

Glycemic index of diets: importance beyond diabetes control

The Hindu  

The concept of ‘Glycemic Index’ was first proposed by Prof. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto in 1981. Many nutritionists strongly believe in the deleterious effect of consuming diets with high GI and conversely the beneficial effects of taking diets with low GI. Examples of diets with low GI include brown rice, steel cut oats, legumes, pulses and beans, …

Lancet paper provides proof for undeniable link between high glycaemic index and diabetes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lancet paper provides proof for undeniable link between high glycaemic index and diabetes

The Hindu  

The findings of an international study suggest that consuming low glycaemic index and low glycaemic load diets might prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. They also found a strong association between glycaemic index and the risk of type 2 diabetes among individuals with a higher Body Mass Index. The authors say: “The association between the glycaemic index and the …

Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Intake of processed food linked to higher risk of 32 illnesses: Study

Hindustan Times  

Enhanced exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 adverse health outcomes including certain cancers, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, even early death, according to a study published in BMJ on Thursday. “Convincing evidence showed that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with around a 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease related death, …

Harvard study claims eating red meat twice a week can increase diabetes risk
1 year, 2 months ago

Harvard study claims eating red meat twice a week can increase diabetes risk

Hindustan Times  

Previous studies have often found a link between red meat consumption and type 2 diabetes risk but a new study by experts at Harvard University analysed a large number of type 2 diabetes cases among participants and claimed that people who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. …

Why you need to steer clear of ultra-processed foods
1 year, 2 months ago

Why you need to steer clear of ultra-processed foods

Live Mint  

There are more dangers lurking in what we eat today than what we might face while crossing a road. Many ultra-processed foods are designed to be highly palatable, often containing additives and flavour enhancers that can trigger overeating and addictive eating behaviours. Ultra-processed foods contain a long list of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients, explains Neha Ranglani, a Mumbai-based integrative …

Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes
1 year, 2 months ago

Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes

The Hindu  

In June 2023, a study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Union Health Ministry revealed that 11.4% of India’s population or 10.13 crore people are living with diabetes and 15.3% of the population or an additional 13.6 crore people are pre-diabetic. A 10% increase in the consumption of …

Unhealthy snacking is bad for heart health: Study
1 year, 3 months ago

Unhealthy snacking is bad for heart health: Study

Live Mint  

Researchers from the School of Life Course & Population Sciences and health science company ZOE, today published results of findings from the ZOE PREDICT project, which studied the snacking behaviours of 854 participants. The key findings, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, state that with unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people nullify the positive effects of healthy meals, …

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find
1 year, 3 months ago

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Foods in …

Is the growing concern for diabetes, obesity, heart diseases changing the food habits of Gen X?
1 year, 5 months ago

Is the growing concern for diabetes, obesity, heart diseases changing the food habits of Gen X?

Hindustan Times  

Modern-day diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes have been becoming major health concerns in India and the WHO estimates that about 61% of all deaths in the country have been caused by such diseases where the incidence of diabetes has gone up from about 41 million in 2007 to around 72 million in 2017. Is the growing concern for …

‘Uncertainties’ over studies linking ultra-processed food to poor health
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Uncertainties’ over studies linking ultra-processed food to poor health

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It added: “The observed associations between higher consumption of ultra-processed foods and adverse health …

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods
1 year, 6 months ago

Calls for cigarette-style health warnings for ultra-processed foods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Conservative former minister Sir Greg Knight said: “There’s a …

Cancer warning as experts reveal new list of foods that increase risk
1 year, 6 months ago

Cancer warning as experts reveal new list of foods that increase risk

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Breakfast cereals, mass-produced bread, ready meals, ice cream, ham and crisps are among the foodstuffs …

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?
1 year, 7 months ago

Is sugar actually "better for you" than artificial sweeteners?

Salon  

This article was originally published on The Conversation. For body fatness, the randomized controlled trials showed those consuming more artificial sweeteners had slightly lower weight — an average of 0.71kg — than those consuming less or no artificial sweeteners. Higher intakes of artificial sweeteners were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and death in the …

Diabetes Diet Plan: What To Eat And Skip To Maintain Blood Sugar Levels
1 year, 9 months ago

Diabetes Diet Plan: What To Eat And Skip To Maintain Blood Sugar Levels

News 18  

Diabetes is a severe disease that causes heart-related problems, high blood pressure, kidney damage or even vision problems. If you follow the right lifestyle and eat healthy food, then you may control your blood sugar levels. Control pre-diabetes with diet and exercise Dr Priyanka Rohatgi said that diabetes patients should first curb the intake of carbohydrates and increase the consumption …

Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of cancer, study warns
1 year, 10 months ago

Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of cancer, study warns

Daily Mail  

Eating ultra-processed foods such as mass-produced bread, breakfast cereal, ham, crisps and ice-cream could increase the risk of cancer, a study found. Those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had the highest risk of developing all types of cancer, according to research from Imperial College London. Britons lead Europe when it comes to ultra-processed foods, with the average adult consuming …

World Diabetes Day 2022: Diet plan for diabetic patients to maintain blood sugar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Diabetes Day 2022: Diet plan for diabetic patients to maintain blood sugar

Hindustan Times  

Diabetic patients tend to have higher blood sugar levels hence, it is often assumed that a diabetic diet should consist of boring ‘off-limit’ items only but this is not true as diet for diabetes patients can be interesting and delicious too. World Diabetes Day 2022: Diet plan for diabetic patients to maintain blood sugar In an interview with HT Lifestyle, …

How ultra-processed foods affect your risk of heart diseases
2 years, 3 months ago

How ultra-processed foods affect your risk of heart diseases

Live Mint  

A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel cancer and death, according to a study. Previous studies have linked ultra-processed foods to higher risks of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and some cancers, but few studies have assessed the association between ultra-processed food intake and colorectal cancer risk, and findings are mixed …

Adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods are at risk of obesity: Study
2 years, 8 months ago

Adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods are at risk of obesity: Study

Hindustan Times  

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have calculated the impact of adolescents consuming ultra-processed foods on the risk of obesity. With regard to young people, we'd already found that consumption of these products is high, accounting for about two-thirds of the diet of adolescents in the US, but research on the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and health …

Is it safe for a diabetic to eat potatoes?
4 years, 1 month ago

Is it safe for a diabetic to eat potatoes?

India TV News  

A new study challenges a longstanding perception that people with type-2 diabetes always need to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index foods. "These findings are contrary to that of observational research and traditional dietary guidance that has led some to believe potatoes are not an appropriate food choice for people with type-2 diabetes," said corresponding author of the …

5 Common Misconceptions About Diabetes
4 years, 4 months ago

5 Common Misconceptions About Diabetes

News 18  

Diabetes is a serious metabolic disease that occurs when your blood glucose levels are too high. False: Eating sugar causes diabetes Truth: Any food that has a high glycemic index can make your blood glucose rise. False: Being overweight means you have diabetes Truth: Excessive weight gain and obesity are definitely risk factors for diabetes, but being overweight doesn’t automatically …

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