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Ever seen the commercial for the Power Juicer done by the man known as "The Juice man"?

Your doctor may have told you that for good health you need to watch the amount of fats you consume. And he is right to a certain extent. But did he tell you also that eating a whole wheat bagel, instant oatmeal and a glass of sweetened orange juice is the best way to exhaust the insulin function of the pancreas, to cause insulin resistance, and to develop type 2 diabetes?

Several studies have shown that a realistic amount of vinegar or lemon juice, in the form of salad dressing, consumed with a mixed meal, lowers blood sugar levels significantly. Physiologists have known for a long time that high acid foods slow down stomach emptying; the surprise, however, is how little is needed to reduce blood glucose levels.