IanD
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- Peterchurch, Hereford
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
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- Carbohydrates
Benefits of nut consumption for people with abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, high blood pressure
Nuts are an important component of my low carb diet. Nut porridge; nut cake-bread; nut snacks ... though I haven't got "abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, [nor] high blood pressure."
For the first time, scientists report a link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in the bodies of patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), who are at high risk for heart disease. Serotonin is a substance that helps transmit nerve signals and decreases feelings of hunger, makes people feel happier and improves heart health. It took only one ounce of mixed nuts (raw unpeeled walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts) a day to produce the good effects.
Nuts are an important component of my low carb diet. Nut porridge; nut cake-bread; nut snacks ... though I haven't got "abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, [nor] high blood pressure."