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NPIcenter.com reports that a study published in the journal Cells found that the vitamin K-dependant protein osteocalcin may help regulate insulin activity and reduce diabetes and obesity. According to the article, our bones actually help to regulate our blood sugar levels by producing osteocalcin. The protein secretes a hormone that enhances insulin activity.
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EatingFabulous.com reports that a compound in milk called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may fight obesity. In a study from the British Journal of Nutrition, overweight or obese people who took CLA supplements had significantly less body fat mass. They also increased their lean body mass measurements.
EatingFabulous.com also reports that CLA may treat diabetes. [...]

EatingFabulous.com reports that onions contain an antioxidant, quercetin, that helps fight cancers of the colon, esophagus, mouth and throat, breast, ovary, prostate, and kidneys. Quercetin also has anti-flammatory and antihistamine effects which help relieve problems such as arthritis, prostasis, and fibromyalgia. Onions also have a great source of chromium which is important for [...]

HealthCastle.com reports that a study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed high doses of fish oil over nine weeks lowered the size and concentration of several lipoprotein subclasses (cholesterol) in their bodies. The subjects taking the fish oil also lowered their insulin sensitivity.

Whfoods.org reported on the health benefits of walnuts. A quarter cup of walnuts has 90.8% of the daily value of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the nutriontal benefits of eating walnuts are:

cardiovascular protection from the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats
improved cognitive function
anti-inflammatory benefits that can help relieve [...]