Recent statistics from the International Diabetes Federation show that almost 240 million adults worldwide are unaware they live with diabetes. Notably, 75% of these adults reside in low- and middle-income countries where access to healthcare and preventive strategies may be poor (IDF, 2021). Only 15.3% of people with prediabetes are aware they live with the condition in the US. Diabetes is a very serious condition. And although many people underestimate…
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New Research Reveals How Yoghurt Lowers Diabetes Risk
Yoghurt is an excellent source of calcium, protein, magnesium, vitamin B12, and riboflavin. It is also a good source of probiotics (health-promoting bacteria) and iodine, particularly for vulnerable people in countries without an iodine-fortified food supply, such as the United Kingdom. Past studies show that…
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5 Best Probiotic Yoghurts to Add to Your Diet (Vegan Option Included)
Dairy products are certainly off the menu if you have life-threatening milk allergies, but if you don’t have a milk allergy or severe intolerance, it can be confusing whether to eat or avoid them. Early research suggested that dairy products, including yoghurt, increased the risk…
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How Probiotics Help Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists have known that the types of bacteria present in the gut influence overall health for a long time. One of the first indications of this association came from a French microbiologist, Henri Tissier. He noticed that breastfed babies had large quantities of bifidobacteria in…
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Can You Eat Cassava Products with Prediabetes?
Getting a diagnosis of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes can leave you wondering if carbohydrate-rich foods are suitable to eat. If your traditional diet is carbohydrate-heavy, you may also be panicking about what to eat. Garri, fufu, and tapioca (abacha) are cassava-derived staples in Nigerian…