Vinegar May Lower Blood Glucose

Participants with normal, pre-diabetic and diabetic blood glucose levels were given a dose of apple-cider vinegar equal to 2 tablespoons prior to a high-carbohydrate bagel and juice breakfast. Amazingly, vinegar lowered both blood glucose and insulin levels significantly.

Waist Size Linked To Diabetes Risk In Adult Men

The circumference of a man’s waist is a better predictor of his risk of developing type 2 diabetes than his body mass index (BMI), which is a weight-to-height ratio, or waist-to-hip ratio alone. This finding, published in the March 2005 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is based on data collected from 27,270 men tracked over 13 years who participated in the Harvard Health Professionals Follow-Up Study.

March is Nutrition Month

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The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic diseases through diet and physical activity1. In recognition of these guidelines and March National Nutrition Month, SPLENDA® ( sucralose ) No Calorie Sweetener shares tips on how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits in time for Spring.