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Glycemic index values of the same foods can vary widely and may be an unreliable indicator of blood glucose response

Glycemic Index Poor Indicator of Blood Glucose Response

Wide variability seen after eating same food at different times
Dry-heat cooking that produces advanced glycation end products may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Avoiding Dry-Cooked Foods May Help Protect Against T2DM

Researchers suggest steaming, poaching, and stewing for better health
The introduction of folic acid-fortified foods in Canada was associated with a decrease in infants being born with congenital heart defects

Folic Acid-Fortified Food Tied to Drop in Congenital Heart Defects

Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines
An unhealthy diet during pregnancy could influence a child's risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Diet in Pregnancy Could Affect Odds of ADHD in Offspring

Higher IGF2 methylation associated with increased ADHD symptoms
For patients with diabetes

Oily Fish Consumption May Ward Off Diabetic Retinopathy

Two servings a week tied to 48 percent reduced risk of incident sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet may offer a non-drug treatment for gout

DASH Diet May Be Beneficial for Gout Patients

Dietary approach to prevent gout should be considered first-line therapy, researcher says
People who get more of their protein from plant sources have an overall lower mortality risk than those who consume more animal protein

High Animal Protein Intake Tied to Higher Risk of Early Mortality

However, association can be mediated by otherwise healthy lifestyle
Colorectal cancer patients who consume higher amounts of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Intake of Marine ω-3 PUFAs Tied to Colorectal Cancer Survival

High intake after CRC diagnosis associated with lower risk of CRC-specific mortality
Rye bread low in fermentable oligo-

Low-FODMAP Bread May Reduce Symptoms of IBS

Low-FODMAP rye bread helps IBS patients to control their symptoms and reduces accumulation of GI gas
Red meat intake is associated with increased risk of end-stage renal disease

Red Meat Intake Linked to Increased Risk of ESRD

Substitution of one serving of red meat with other protein source tied to risk reduction of 62.4 percent