Statins are the drugs that are keeping millions of us diabetics alive by helping us control our cholesterol levels and reduce our risk of heart disease. Recent research suggests that statins make even more valuable contributions to good health. Continue reading “Additional benefits of using cholesterol-lowering statins discovered”
Month: October 2014
How much sodium and potassium do you need?
New research shows that too little potassium, as well as too much or too little salt, can cause health problems. So how much of each should we eat and what are the best foods for delivering these essential micro-nutrients? Continue reading “How much sodium and potassium do you need?”
Do you know your fats?
Some fat is vital for the healthy functioning of your body. But what are fats and what are their roles in your body? And how can you reconcile the need for fat in your diet with the requirement that you must minimise the fat you eat in order to reverse your type 2 diabetes? Continue reading “Do you know your fats?”