Everyone knows that diabetics need to watch their sugar intake -- they need to eat much less candy, soda, sweetened cereal, etc. But did you know that grains can actually be worse for diabetics than sugar can ever be? Here are a few surprising facts that just might save your life one day.

First of all, grains are mostly made up of carbohydrates. And carbohydrates, especially the refined varieties, get converted into glucose more quickly by the body. Left unused, this glucose spikes blood sugar levels and heightens the risk of diabetes. In addition, it gets stored away as excess fat.

Perhaps more disturbingly, scientists have recently found links between diabetes and Alzheimer's. The brain apparently secretes blood-sugar-controlling insulin as well as the pancreas, and the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers have been found to exhibit the same insulin abnormalities as the pancreases of diabetics.

Now we know why diabetics are 65% more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Blood sugar abnormalities cause the pancreas and brain to function irregularly, causing diabetes and Alzheimer's. It's no wonder why more and more scientists call Alzheimer's the new "Type 3" diabetes.

To avoid diabetes and Alzheimers, do yourself a favor and eat less grains. Switch to a plant-based diet (fruit and vegetables), and take natural food supplements. Acai berry can be a good addition to an organic diet, since it is a natural appetite suppressant, an effective weight loss agent, and wholesome food supplement. For best results, look for an Acai supplement that contains 100% Acai extract -- pills are your best bet.



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