References

Here you will find links and references to studies and research, related to some of the topics we have covered on the website.
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Is cocoa healthy?

The consumption of natural polyphenol-rich foods, and cocoa in particular, has been related to a reduced risk of CVD, including coronary heart disease and stroke. 

 

Intervention studies strongly suggest that cocoa exerts a beneficial impact on cardiovascular health, through the
reduction of blood pressure (BP), improvement of vascular function, modulation of lipid and glucose metabolism, and reduction of platelet aggregation.

References:

 

Ludovici V, Barthelmes J, Nägele MP, Enseleit F, Ferri C, Flammer AJ, Ruschitzka F, Sudano I.
Cocoa, Blood Pressure, and Vascular Function. Front Nutr. 2017 Aug 2;4:36. doi:

10.3389/fnut.2017.00036. PMID: 28824916; PMCID: PMC5539137.

Is sugar good or bad for you?

Sugar is found in most of the foods we eat, especially plant foods and milk from animals. Sugar is not a bad nutrient, but excessive consumption of sugar may lead to obesity, which is associated with chronic diseases. 

 

People who leave with diabetes, will need to eliminate added sugars from their diet to help make their medications more effective at controlling their blood sugar levels to prevent complications.


References to sugar being associated with obesity:


Faruque S, Tong J, Lacmanovic V, Agbonghae C, Minaya DM, Czaja K. The Dose Makes the
Poison: Sugar and Obesity in the United States - a Review. Pol J Food Nutr Sci.
2019;69(3):219-233. doi: 10.31883/pjfns/110735. PMID: 31938015; PMCID: PMC6959843.

Is Gum Arabic healthy?

This food additive has been used as a traditional medicine throughout the ancient world.

 

As an FDA-approved dietary fibre source, it may help boost gut and digestive health. 

 

Some research shows that acacia gum may also benefit your heart health, blood sugars, and weight management.



References:

 

Larson R, Nelson C, Korczak R, Willis H, Erickson J, Wang Q, Slavin J. Acacia Gum Is Well Tolerated While Increasing Satiety and Lowering Peak Blood Glucose Response in Healthy Human Subjects. Nutrients. 2021 Feb 14;13(2):618. doi: 10.3390/nu13020618. PMID:
33672963; PMCID: PMC7918852.