Archive for the 'Diabetes' Category

Ingredient Spotlight: Cinnamon

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Cinnamon is a type of herb which is used as a culinary spice.  It is from the laurel family and is native to Sri Lanka and South India.  Its distinctive flavour comes from an aromatic essential oil which makes up just 0.5-1% of the spice. 

 

 

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In the News: Nuts and oily fish cuts risk of childhood diabetes

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

Eating oily fish could cut the risk of children developing diabetes. A study found that omega 3 fatty acids abundant in fish such as trout and sardines could halve the chance of pancreas damage, which is linked to childhood diabetes.

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In the News: Grain and able

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

The heart benefits of whole grains such as oats and brown rice have long been known but a recent study found they can reduce the risk of other diseases too.

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