Diabetes with Live in the NowLive in the Now recently asked Dr. Kantor to give insight on a recent study, which supports the idea that Mediterranean and low carb diets can offer protection against type 2 diabetes.  Read more about the study HERE.

1. Please comment on the study.

I agree with the study in regards to a low carb diet reducing the risk of developing diabetes. If carbohydrate consumption is reduced then the insulin levels will not spike and crash, therefore reducing the risk for developing insulin resistance.

2. Could you give examples of carbohydrates to avoid and carbohydrates to include in the diet?

The carbohydrates that should be avoided include anything with enriched flour, syrups, and sugars- like bread, juices, sodas, pastas, cookies, cereals, etc.

The best carbohydrates to consume are plant based, non-starchy vegetables like spinach, cucumbers, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, onions, etc. and the low sugar fruits. The lowest sugar fruits include berries, pomegranates, grapes, etc. Avoid starchy carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc. as much as possible. Even if they are whole grains, they will still drive up blood sugars more than fruits and vegetables.

This is a preview to an article that will be featured in Live in the Now. Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE

Be sure and order your copy of Dr. Kantor’s highly praised new book What Matters: Leadership Values that Just Might Save America. Proceeds from sales benefit the American Diabetes Foundation, the All-Natural Food Council of North America, the Natural Products Association.

Dr. Keith Kantor

Explore More

10 Ways to Supercharge Your Family’s Immune System

Wash Your Hands. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap for this – antibacterial soaps are completely unnecessary, and they cause far more harm than good. Simply use a good

Why is it important to switch from traditional Super Bowl snacks like pizza and wings?

La Opinion asked Dr. Kantor: Why is it important to switch from traditional Super Bowl snacks like pizza and wings? Dr. Kantor’s response:  Super Bowl is the runner up to

12 Days of Healthy Tips for the Holidays – Real World Weight Loss

Realworldweightloss.com is featuring a 12 days of fitness program on fitness and nutrition and I was thrilled to be asked to contribute healthy holiday eating tips.  Other big names in