Sahar Foshati

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 ] - Assessment and follow up of the children with refractory epilepsy on ketogenic diet

Introduction: The ketogenic diet is a method of treatment that is recommended for patients with epilepsy who have not responded to medications. The present study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of the ketogenic diet along with follow-up on drug resistant epilepsy in children referred to medical centers affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This study was a multicen...