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Foods play a significant role in maintaining sound health, scientists are discovering how eggs, nuts, dairy products, vegetables and coffee can protect against health problems. Findings from a 12-week randomized study of overweight or obese individuals with pre- or type 2 diabetes suggests that eggs may reduce the risk factors associated with diabetes. Participants who ate an egg each day showed greater improvements in fasting blood sugar levels and insulin resistance than those who ate an egg substitute.
Daily pecans might lower cardiometabolic risk factors, eating handful of whole pecans daily showed favorable changes in cardiometabolic risk factors including blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and insulin-producing cell function, compared to when study participants consumed a diet similar in total fat and fiber but without daily pecans. Additional research is required to determine if a small daily portion of pecans would lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes for middle-aged and older adults who are overweight or obese.
Researchers found that not all dairy products are equal when it comes to reducing colorectal cancer risk. Study participants who consumed low-fat or fermented dairy products such as yogurt showed the lowest risk for developing colorectal cancer.
Eating more vegetables- green leafy vegetables and berries, but not other fruits, may reduce the risk of Parkinsonism and slow its progression in older adults.
A study of more than 14,000 people, ages 45 to 64, finds that people who drink three or more cups of coffee a day have a lower risk of liver-related hospitalizations than those who never drink coffee. The new findings provide evidence that coffee drinkers may have a lower risk for liver disease.
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