Resistant starch is a type of starch that isn’t fully broken down and absorbed, but rather turned into short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria. This...
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.) is widely used for the treatment of diabetes. Recent research reports suggest that bitter melon extracts may ameliorate high fat...
An analysis of interaction between cooking method (steamed, baked, raw) and part (skin vs. flesh) using a comparison of means revealed that glycemic index values...
The Okinawa Longevity diet is plant-based: 98 percent vegetarian and 96 percent vegan. A whopping 85% carbs. Okinawans eat huge amounts of Starch, and Grain....
Bitter melon, also known as karela or bitter gourd, is a unique fruit-vegetable that can be used as food or remedy. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is...
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is among the most nutritious subtropical and tropical vegetables. It is also used in traditional medicine practices for type 2 diabetes...
Until recently the mechanism of action of metformin was unknown. Recent studiessuggest that metformin affects LKB1 which activates and increases AMPK activity. We have discussed...