Diabetes Care: July 2006 verified something we have know for at least 6,000 years; that eating fruits and high fiber cereals (complex carbohydrates) was not only good for controlling blood sugars but it also increased the blood level of a hormone produced by fat cells known as adiponectin.

Adiponectin increases satiety so we eat less; it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the premature clotting of blood and it also reduces blood cholesterol levels; thus reducing the risk for heart attack. In the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, June 2006 a study conducted at UCLA demonstrated that high fruit and complex carbohydrate (high fiber food) intake was inversely related to obesity; the more fruit and fiber one consumes the lower the weight and visa versa.

It’s interesting that all the foods given to us by our Creator in the beginning were high fiber and of course there were lots of fruit. Eating 5 servings of fruit each day along with the recommended 6-11 servings of whole grains can’t do anything but good. We should get at least 30 grams of fiber daily. So why not try it. Then “Watch God work!” Circle those items that you practice this week. (Sabbath is a day of rest and is not included in the table.)