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Important food sources of fructose-containing sugars and incident gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Preference for fructose-containing beverages, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, may drive up gout risk in men and women. This study utilized a meta-analytic approach to investigate the link between high dietary ingestion of fructose-sweetened...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/important-food-sources-of-fructose-containing-sugars-and-incident-gout-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-prospective-cohort-studies -
Association of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and sleep quality with anxiety symptoms: a cross-sectional study of Tibetan college students at high altitude
Preference for sugary beverages may impair sleep quality and give rise to anxiety in young men and women. This study focused on the impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption on the quality of sleep and the development of anxiety. Researchers...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/disease-conditions/sleep-disorders/association-of-sugar-sweetened-beverage-consumption-and-sleep-quality-with-anxiety-symptoms-a-cross-sectional-study-of-tibetan-college-students-at-high-altitude -
The Pleasure Trap of Whole Natural Foods
Grocery store aisles are filled with products labeled as "all natural," "heart healthy" and "organic." It's easy to be attracted to these products, since they claim to be so healthy. Since it's organic, all natural, and good for our hearts, we would be...
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How do these Diet Experts Measure Up?
Obesity rates continue to climb and have resulted in a global epidemic of overweight and obese adults. In fact, it's estimated that nearly 80% of Americans are overweight. This tragedy has generated much controversy regarding what constitutes a healthy...
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Low-Carb Theory Regarding Meat/Insulin is Flawed
Due to rising obesity and insulin resistance rates, low-carb and Paleo diets have become a popular approach to the growing population of overweight Americans. As stated by Dr. John McDougall, "Advocates of high-protein diets explain the reason people...
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Sugar intake from sweet food and beverages, common mental disorder and depression: prospective findings from the Whitehall II study.
Lovers of sugar-sweetened beverages and foods may be at high risk of developing recurrent depression and common mental disorder. This research work investigated the link between the ingestion of sugar-sweetened foods and beverages and the propensity...
https://www.drcarney.com/science/lifestyle-choices/sugar-sweetened-beverages/sugar-intake-from-sweet-food-and-beverages-common-mental-disorder-and-depression-prospective-findings-from-the-whitehall-ii-study -
RE: Fruit
people, avoiding tropical fruits, dried fruits, canned or pureed fruits will help that person lose weight or control blood sugars, if a person has been on medication that affects blood sugars (such as diabetes meds or steroids). Eating an apple for...
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McDougall Adventures Hawaii
and the Koloa zipline. We also enjoyed the Kamokila Hawaiian Village, Kauai's Hindu Monastery, Backcountry tubing through sugar cane irrigation canals and tunnels and the Waimea Canyon Tour. We even enjoyed a special treat watching a mother humpback...
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RE: McDougall Adventures Hawaii
tropical fruits available.Were you able to eat them along with all the amazing starches? How was your Type 1 diabetes blood sugar control there? Was there anything new and exciting that you learned on this trip? We are looking foward to seeing you at...
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Diabetes
medical advice. Is type 2 diabetes reversible? Also what causes Type 2 diabetes? My understanding that it is from too much sugar or other sweetener consumption and the pancreas gets burnt out for overproduction of glucose. TIA
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RE: Diabetes
with Ken. The cause of Diabetes Type 2 is insulin resistance, which comes from 4 things that have nothing to do with eating sugar, foremost of which is eating dietary fat such as oil, nuts, seeds, coconut, or avocado. The other factors that cause...
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RE: Cholesterol and heart disease
like millet will help you to losing cravings for sweets, poultry, meats, & cheese. Avoid high fat foods, as well as refined sugar & refined flour products such as those in most desserts & baked goods, choosing instead a product whose 1st word in the...
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RE: Cholesterol and heart disease
a week -I eat calories after 6:00 -I probably only drink 4 glasses of water a day -I probably have a tablespoon of brown sugar a day on my oatmeal -I'll have to check on my LDL level. I don't think it is higher than 80 but I can't find the paper. The...
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RE: Estrogen level is increased by beans & legumes
6 PM, earlier if you are overweight. Wash the skin of the apple with soap and water and eat the skin too, to stabilize blood sugar. Remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water (64 oz. total) each day before 5 PM. If you drink them all BEFORE the...
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RE: Whole Grains for People with Celiac Disease and Pre-Diabetes
buckwheat (NOT related to wheat) and all colours of rice. These are excellent for people who want to normalize their blood sugar because they are low in fat & high in the complex carbohydrates that help us optimize our insulin sensitivity. For more on...
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RE: Whole Grains for People with Celiac Disease and Pre-Diabetes
so much Deborah! You are appreciated! Do you mind if I ask how you feel about sugar issues when eating potatoes?
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RE: Why is my blood pressure RISING since I started following plan?
like millet will help you to lose cravings for sweets, poultry, meats, & cheese. Avoid high fat foods, as well as refined sugar & refined flour products such as those in most desserts & baked goods, choosing instead a product whose 1st word in the...
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Why do plant-based doctors advise those trying to lose weight to avoid healthy fats such as nuts and avocado?
weight and for overall health. I find this to be confusing. Many of Dr.Mcdougalls recipes for dressings include salt and sugar which I'm trying to avoid. I think dressings made of avacodo, seeds, and nuts are healthier than dressings made of maple syrup...
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RE: Welcomes and Introductions
Dr. McDougall, Engine 2 Diet, Dr Fuhrman, etc. I've been on a whole food plant based, no oil, limited salt, limited refined sugar for 5 years now. I'm at a healthy weight, no longer on high blood pressure medication and basically feeling pretty great....
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RE: Why do plant-based doctors advise those trying to lose weight to avoid healthy fats such as nuts and avocado?
to be peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I thought it was a really healthy meal, but now I'm learning it was mostly fat and sugar. Now I found new staples, since I brought the Forks over Knives book.
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