The Food-Inflammation Connection

food-inflammation connection

A more plant-centered diet helps to boost immunity and control inflammatory responses that raise the risk of chronic disease.  By Teri Mosey, PhD Many of the foods we eat—especially vegetables—can help us deal with the double-edged sword of inflammation. Acute inflammation is the good edge of the blade. It’s painful but essential because, by telling the body…

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Added Dietary Sugar Poses No Prediabetes Risk

Added Dietary Sugar Poses No Prediabetes Risk

Miriam E. Tucker, for Medscape Researchers published the study covered in this summary on medsrxiv.org as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways Why This Matters Study Design Key Results Limitations Disclosures This is a summary of a preprint research study “Total added sugar consumption is not significantly associated with risk for prediabetes among US adults:…

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