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The Type 2 Diabetes Complication You Might Not Be Thinking Of
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
January 31, 2022
You may not know this, but heart disease is actually the number one complication of diabetes. Having type 2 diabetes doubles your risk for heart disease. Even having pre-diabetes, a diagnosis where your blood glucose levels are above normal but not quite high enough to be considered type 2,… See more
What Is The Real Cause of Diabetes - Causes of Diabetes
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 16, 2021
What causes diabetes?
Although pre diabetes and diabetes may sound like different conditions, the reality is, they are actually the same disease with the same risks. Yet, many people don’t take controlling their blood sugar seriously until they are actually diagnosed with diabetes. What causes diabetes? It's high blood… See more
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2021
FDA Introduces Recommendations to Help Food Manufacturers and Restaurants Lower Sodium in Foods
Americans love salt. From shaking it on their food to gobbling up salty, prepackaged snacks to dining on sodium-rich restaurant food, it’s a staple of our diet. As a result, the average American consumes about 3,400 mg of salt each day, despite the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending… See more
Walnuts Lower LDL and Possibly CVD Risk
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 15, 2021
Walnuts Lowers LDL and Possibly CVD Risk
If you like walnuts, you’re going to go nuts over this: They may help lower your risk for heart disease. Coronary artery disease, the most common form of cardiovascular disease, when plaque builds up in your arteries. Elevated levels low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol,… See more
Gene Variants Involved in Serious COVID-19 Complications, Study
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 17, 2021
Gene Variants Involved in Serious COVID-19 Complications, Study
COVID-19 is still a relatively new, and scientists learn more about it every day. For example, your DNA may affect how vulnerable you are to contracting a COVID-19 infection and how severe that infection may be, according to a study… See more
Can Dietary Fat Affect Cancer Risk? 
September 8, 2021
Dietary fat isn't the fat you should be worried about when it comes to cancer risk.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 50 years, it’s that nutrition is an evolving science. What we think we know today may not be the case in a generation. And, as with any science, exciting findings in animal studies may never bear out in humans.  The quest to learn if dietary… See more
Can Turmeric Lower Your Cancer Risk? It Shows Promise
September 8, 2021
Turmeric hasn't been proven to reduce cancer risk, but it still shows promise.
Can turmeric help prevent cancer? It sure seems so – if you’re an incurable optimist. The truth is more nuanced than the hype about this supplement. Studies do show turmeric (or its powerful antioxidant, curcumin) has anticancer activity. The problem is that a lot of these studies are small or in… See more
3 Green Foods that May Help Fight Cancer
September 8, 2021
These green foods may lower your cancer risk.
Green is in. From reusable grocery bags to electric cars, eco-friendly choices are as trendy as they are good for the environment around us.  Eating more green is in too – think veggies and fruit. These can help prevent cancer and reduce your risk of premature death. Think of eating green as… See more
Does Diet Affect Your Risk of Cancer
September 8, 2021
Mediterranean diet
How much does your diet affect your risk for cancer and what role does it play? For decades researchers have looked for foods that lower your cancer risk or plant-based nutrients that are related to higher or lower risks. While studies in Petri dishes and animals have shown promise, most of that… See more
Ask Your Doctor About New Dietary Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 13, 2021
New Dietary Guidelines

How Often are Dietary Guidelines Updated?

Every five years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture join forces to release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

New Nutritional Guidelines for 2020-2025…

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