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The rise of diabetes in
America is due to the modern
American diet
raises short-term absolute risk of type 2 diabetes
5- to 6-fold, and in some populations this may be even
higher.”—The American College of Endocrinology
In other words, 1 in 10 Americans currently have
diabetes and indications are that this ratio will soon
be 1 in 4. The rise of diabetes in America is due to the
modern American diet creating an epidemic of obesity.
Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of
developing diabetes by up to 40 times.
Fiber reduces the risk of diabetes. The sugar spikes
that trigger the pancreas to produce insulin are damped
by soluble fiber. Additionally, sugars are metered into
the bloodstream more slowly when the digestive tract
contains soluble fiber.
Eat more fiber. Your pancreas will thank you. anti-inflammatory properties can be extremely helpful.
Phytochemicals are specialized chemicals produced by
plants to help them fight fungus and plant diseases.
They have proven beneficial to humans as well. Berries
are especially powerful fighters of inflammation,
especially blueberries and strawberries.
Breathe easy on The Full Plate Diet™.
4. Lung Problems? Fiber Lets
You Breathe Again 5. Sleep Apnea? Lose Weight
and Rest Easy
Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma are
becoming more common as obesity rises in the US.
Obesity contributes to restricted breathing by
placing excess weight on the chest and diaphragm.
The problem increases as weight increases, especially
if that weight is concentrated in the abdomen. Weight
loss improves lung function, completely independent
of changes in airway hyper-responsiveness.
These lung diseases are all associated with
inflammation, so a diet high in phytochemicals with Losing weight reduces the symptoms of obstructive
sleep apnea. The Division of Endocrinology at the
University of Colorado, Denver, determined that “in
severely obese patients, even moderate weight loss
(approximately 10%) boasts substantial benefit in terms
of the severity of sleep-disordered breathing and sleep
dynamics. . . . Weight loss improves asthma control and
reduces medication needs.”
Sleep soundly on The Full Plate Diet™.
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