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Cranberry juice is an acidic drink with a pH of about 2.6. [9] Some cranberry juice products contain large amounts of sugar used in manufacturing to make the drink more palatable, but their consumption may increase the risk of hyperglycemia and reduced control of blood glucose in people with diabetes or glucose intolerance.
Soda and juices wreak havoc on blood-sugar levels. Add some interest to seltzer by squeezing in fresh citrus, opting for flavored (but not sweetened) versions, or infusing with a sprig of fresh herbs.
We've compiled the best and the worst fruits—the "worst" fruits are those that have a sugar content higher than 10 grams and more calories than others. Check out the slideshow above for the 10 ...
The study — which appeared in BMC Nutrition & Metabolism — found that increasing dried fruit intake by about 1.3 pieces daily may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60.8%.
Research suggests that 100% fruit juice is not associated with an increased risk of diabetes. [28] [29] [30] A 2018 review concluded that 100% fruit juice increases the risk of tooth decay in children, but there is "no conclusive evidence that consumption of 100% fruit juice has adverse health effects."
Alkaline ash is produced by fruits and vegetables, except cranberries, prunes and plums. Since the acid or alkaline ash designation is based on the residue left on combustion rather than the acidity of the food, foods, such as citrus fruits, that are generally considered acidic are actually considered alkaline producing in this diet. [11]
Research suggests it may help with weight loss, controlling diabetes, and cholesterol, but it has also been used for treating acid reflux, lowering blood pressure, and improving hair and skin health.
Type 3 diabetes is a proposed pathological linkage between Alzheimer's disease and certain features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. [1] Specifically, the term refers to a set of common biochemical and metabolic features seen in the brain in Alzheimer's disease, and in other tissues in diabetes; [1] [2] it may thus be considered a "brain-specific type of diabetes."