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Sugars found in tequila may protect against obesity, diabetes
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| March 17, 2014
Posted on 03/18/2014 7:18:53 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Tequila shots may do more than lighten the mood at a party; the drink may be beneficial for your health as well.
According to researchers from Mexico, natural sugars derived from the agave plant, called agavins, greatly protected a group of mice against diet-induced obesity and type 2 diabetes, MedPage Today reported. […]
Because agavins act as dietary fibers and do not raise blood sugar, the researchers believe the ingredient could be used as an alternative sweetening agent. …
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: agave; agavins; alcohol; diabetes; donteattheworm; mexico; tequila
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:18:53 PM PDT
by
Olog-hai
To: Olog-hai
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:19:33 PM PDT
by
Perdogg
(Ted Cruz-Rand Paul 2016)
To: Olog-hai
wouldn’t most of the sugar be converted to alcohol in tequila
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:21:37 PM PDT
by
Mount Athos
(A Giant luxury mega-mansion for Gore, a Government Green EcoShack made of poo for you)
To: Perdogg
Thank you.
I trust it tastes better than stevia...
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:23:15 PM PDT
by
MeshugeMikey
(Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
To: Olog-hai
One Tequila
Two Tequila
Three Tequila
Floor...
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:23:37 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: Olog-hai
I believe it! Has anyone ever seen an overweight Mexican?!
To: Olog-hai
Because agavins act as dietary fibers and do not raise blood sugar, the researchers believe the ingredient could be used as an alternative sweetening agent.Milk, cerial and tequila?
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:24:15 PM PDT
by
umgud
(2A can't survive dem majorities)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
"Tequila!"
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:24:38 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Perdogg
What about the worm?
Protein.
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:24:40 PM PDT
by
plsvn
To: Olog-hai
According to researchers from Mexico...Hmmmm....*researchers* in Meheeco touting the benefits of tequila. ¡Andale!
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:25:44 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
(While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs assist!)
To: 1riot1ranger
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:26:05 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Diana in Wisconsin
LOL! Hadn’t heard that in years! ;-)
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:26:54 PM PDT
by
doc1019
To: Olog-hai
the tequila bottle is not skinny.
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:27:43 PM PDT
by
bunkerhill7
("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.")
To: 1riot1ranger
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Every time I drink tequila I wake up in . . . handcuffs.
To: doc1019
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:31:13 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: dfwgator
Loves me some Pee Wee! :)
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:31:54 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
And Pee Wee apparently “loves” himself. ;)
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:32:32 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Diana in Wisconsin
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:32:33 PM PDT
by
doc1019
To: BipolarBob
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posted on
03/18/2014 7:32:39 PM PDT
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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