Fatemeh Nouripour

School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effect of Date and Raisin Snacks on Glucose Response in Type 2 Diabetes

Background and Objectives: Snacks are important parts of diabetes patients’ diet. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of moderate amounts of dates and raisins, as nutritious snacks, on blood glucose, and to compare these effects with sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: This crossover clinical trial was performed on 15 patients with type 2 diabete...

[ 2 ] - Western and Healthy Dietary Patterns and Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case-Control Study

Background and Objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by swelling, stiffness and pain in body joints. Based on the epidemiological studies, RA is less severe in Southern Mediterranean regions, where fish, olive oil, fruits and vegetables are consumed in great quantities. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in a case-control desig...

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