{"id":2854,"date":"2017-11-17T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/?p=2854"},"modified":"2017-11-17T07:00:06","modified_gmt":"2017-11-17T13:00:06","slug":"coffee-chocolate-and-type-2-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thinslimfoods.com\/blog\/coffee-chocolate-and-type-2-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee, Chocolate, and Type 2 Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Coffee has been correlated with better blood sugar metabolism in diabetes, but until now it was not known exactly what chemical was the trigger. Now researchers have found that one compound found in coffee, cafestol, is directly related to diabetes management in mice. Chocolate has also been on the menu for healthy diets and it too has a host of chemicals and antioxidants that are related to better diabetes management. Two of the most popular treats are now proven to be good for people.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">A compound in coffee has been found to regulate glucose levels better in mice.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">The compound cafestol found in coffee that provides the benefits is removed by coffee filters so it is not present in drip brewed coffee.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">antioxidants from Cocoa found in chocolate has been found by scientists to remove free radicals in the body and control glucose levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Nature gifted humans with two especially flavorful beans: chocolate and coffee. 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