Type 2 diabetes has long been regarded as a lifestyle disease. Lifestyle diseases, unlike infectious diseases, are ones that are caused by daily habits including poor eating, physical inactivity, and disturbed biological rhythms. These have become a huge concern around the world, not only in the United States. Type 2 diabetes has become a global…
The miracle berry, scientifically known as synsepalum dulcifocum, grows on a shrub native to Ghana and has been used by Ghanaians for centuries to alter the taste of their food. This miracle fruit has the ability to make sour and bitter foods taste sweet. Miraculin, a protein contained within the berry binds to taste bud…
Today, the miracle berry is gaining momentum as an important agent in health-conscious living. A large amount of research has shown that the miracle fruit has incredible potential in the fight against obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance, and cancer recovery in addition to its flavor modifying capabilities. Miraculin and the Science of Flavor The active…
More and more, we are understanding the implications of our foods and how they support — or hurt — our health. Each day, we are bombarded with a new diet trend. Paleo. Vegan. Whole 30. Keto. It could make your head explode. Where Diets Agree Not only do these different diets cite “facts” to support…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This is when we bring attention to those who battle this disease every day. Today, diabetes is a chronic disease that has reached epidemic proportions, not only in the United States but around the world. According to the CDC, it is estimated that over 30 million people suffer, the…
Can the miracle berry end world hunger? The late chef, Homaro Cantu believed so. The tiny berry was used in his trendy Chicago cafe where guests enjoyed sugar-free creations that tasted rich and sweet, all without the use of sugar. What is the Miracle Berry? The star of this transformation is the miracle fruit, a…
As humans, it seems we are hard-wired to love anything sweet. In fact, we may be able to draw a distinct parallel between our love of sugar and our primitive ancestors. Was Sweetness Tied to Our Ancestors’ Survival? According to Daniel Lieberman, the Harvard Biologist who wrote “The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health,…
The term “miracle foods” has become a catchphrase for many foods consumed by health-conscious individuals today. In fact, it is so overused by some marketing sectors as to be virtually meaningless. But in the case of miracle fruit or miracle berry products, the term is appropriate for many reasons. The “miracle” part of the miracle…
If you are familiar with miracle fruit, you may have run across the concept of “flavor tripping”. These are trendy events where people can test the miraculous taste bud enhancing properties of the miracle berry. No, there are no drugs involved in this “tripping”, just your taste buds, some miracle berries, and some foods that…
Can the miracle berry take the place of harmful chemical sweeteners? And, if so, what can that mean to those who have struggled with weight loss? What about the rest of the population who are addicted to sugar? How may it even help our current epidemic of diabetes? Are Chemical Artificial Sweeteners Safe? We…