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The “Diabetic Diet” Comes of Age: New Research Focuses on Foods
By Elisa Zied, M.S., R.D.
The incidence of type 2 diabetes is soaring in all age groups, though it is especially prevalent in older people. Between 1990 and 2001, there was a 62% increase in diabetes; 17 million Americans now have the disease. And experts estimate that nearly six million have it and don’t know it.
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Juices: Full Of Phytonutrients, But You Can Get Too Much Of A Good Thing
By Luanne J. Hughes, M.S., R.D.
To help protect against chronic diseases likes cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease, we’ve been encouraged to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This goal, while seemingly simple, is one that many find difficult to achieve. In the quest for 5 A Day, we often turn to juice. Is that a good thing? Yes and no.
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