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Sugars found in tequila may protect against obesity, diabetes
Fox News ^ | 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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1 posted on 03/18/2014 7:18:53 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

What about the worm?


2 posted on 03/18/2014 7:19:33 PM PDT by Perdogg (Ted Cruz-Rand Paul 2016)
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To: Olog-hai

wouldn’t most of the sugar be converted to alcohol in tequila


3 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)
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To: Perdogg

Thank you.

I trust it tastes better than stevia...


4 posted on 03/18/2014 7:23:15 PM PDT by MeshugeMikey (Jesus came to Save not Entertain / Ground John Kerry Now!)
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To: Olog-hai

One Tequila
Two Tequila
Three Tequila
Floor...


5 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...)
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To: Olog-hai

I believe it! Has anyone ever seen an overweight Mexican?!


6 posted on 03/18/2014 7:23:59 PM PDT by 1riot1ranger
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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?

7 posted on 03/18/2014 7:24:15 PM PDT by umgud (2A can't survive dem majorities)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

"Tequila!"

8 posted on 03/18/2014 7:24:38 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Perdogg
What about the worm?

Protein.
9 posted on 03/18/2014 7:24:40 PM PDT by plsvn
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To: Olog-hai
According to researchers from Mexico...

Hmmmm....*researchers* in Meheeco touting the benefits of tequila. ¡Andale!

10 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!)
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11 posted on 03/18/2014 7:26:05 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

LOL! Hadn’t heard that in years! ;-)


12 posted on 03/18/2014 7:26:54 PM PDT by doc1019
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To: Olog-hai

the tequila bottle is not skinny.


13 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.")
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To: 1riot1ranger

Sgt. Garcia


14 posted on 03/18/2014 7:27:44 PM PDT by dontreadthis
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Every time I drink tequila I wake up in . . . handcuffs.


15 posted on 03/18/2014 7:28:31 PM PDT by BipolarBob
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To: doc1019

Me and Tequila do NOT get along - unless in VERY small quantities with lots of ice and fruit juice! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPc8116cHlE


16 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...)
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To: dfwgator

Loves me some Pee Wee! :)


17 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...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

And Pee Wee apparently “loves” himself. ;)


18 posted on 03/18/2014 7:32:32 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

LOL! Thanks.


19 posted on 03/18/2014 7:32:33 PM PDT by doc1019
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To: BipolarBob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPc8116cHlE


20 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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