
What Causes Diabetes?
Saturated fat can be toxic to the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, explaining why animal fat consumption can impair insulin secretion, not just insulin sensitivity.
Topic summary contributed by volunteer(s): Daniela and Linda
Olives, the fruit of the olive tree, have more nutrients than olive oil, just as all whole fruits tend to have more health benefits than their juices alone. When olives are processed for their oil, the olive waste water is thrown out, and many water-soluble nutrients are lost. Unfortunately, since whole olives are preserved in brine with high salt content, the recommendation is to eat them in moderation.
Image Credit: Flickr. This image has been modified.
Saturated fat can be toxic to the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, explaining why animal fat consumption can impair insulin secretion, not just insulin sensitivity.
Of all the components of a healthy Mediterranean diet, which are associated with a longer lifespan?
The reason those eating plant-based diets have less fat buildup in their muscle cells and less insulin resistance may be because saturated fats appear to impair blood sugar control the most.
The short-term effect of replacing refined olive oil with extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, or almonds on cardiovascular risk factors.
Avoiding trans fats doesn’t just mean staying away from junk food.