Saturated fat helps control diabetes

This post includes a summary of a paper published in Endocrine Practice 2002 May-Jun;8(3):177-83 and a recipe for poached chicken.

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Study title and authors:

Results of use of metformin and replacement of starch with saturated fat in diets of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Hays JH, Gorman RT, Shakir KM.
Christiana Care Health Services, Inc., Cardiology Research, Newark, Delaware 19718, USA.,

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12113629

Hays concluded that addition of saturated fat and removal of starch in the diet led to improved glycemic control and weight loss.

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Recipe of the day

Poached Chicken

Ingredients:

Food Mall: Chicken Breast

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

• 2 T olive oil
• 1 c sliced scallions
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 t ground cloves
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 1/8 t ground saffron (optional)
• 1/8 t ground pepper
• 1 T red wine

Instructions:
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).

Add garlic and cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute.

Add tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf, cloves, saffron and pepper.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Place chicken on top of sauce. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and opaque.