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Do All Foods Have Glucose? Exploring the Impact of Glucose in Your Diet
Let’s face it, humans have a complex relationship with sugar.  Sugar serves dual purposes, such as being an energy source for daily function. Additionally, it’s an ingredient found in comfort foods, candy, and celebratory desserts. Despite its enticing flavor profile, it’s important to consider the unique impact sugar has on our bodies and the potential detriments of consuming too much added sugar. Understanding the essential facts about sugar can help guide health-conscious individuals on what constitutes healthy intake versus over consumption. 
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Defining Glucose Management Terms
When it comes to glucose management, many common terms may be used ambiguously, and patients may be unfamiliar with the true meaning of these terms. Recognizing common terms used in the context of glucose management is particularly important for individuals with related health conditions looking to better understand their health and how to improve it.
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Postprandial Glucose Management
Human bodies are designed to manage blood glucose levels within a narrow range. When this management system goes awry, it can lead to an array of inflammatory, cardiovascular, and metabolic issues.
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More Plants, Less Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis from Harvard
A systematic review, from Harvard, developed a clear association between plant-based dietary patters and the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis of nine prospective observational studies, including more than 300,000 participants and more than 23,000 cases of type 2 diabetes (T2D), developed a clear association between plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of T2D in adults.
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Berberine for Gut and Metabolic Health
Berberine is a natural substance with antimicrobial effects, found in Phellodendron bark, golden seal, Oregon grape, and many other herbs. Phellodendron bark, golden seal, Oregon grape, and many other herbs have something in common: berberine, a natural substance associated with antimicrobial effects. In addition to this natural substance, Phellodendron bark also contains other phytoactive compounds like phenolics and flavonoids.
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Weight Loss and Blood Pressure Reduction Success with 16:8 Diet for Obese Individuals
Intermittent fasting, specifically the “16:8” fasting diet, may be beneficial for obese individuals.
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