Healthy whole food plant based diet reduces risk of diabetes

[andyswarbs]

This new study is different in that it tries to differentiate plant foods in terms of quality, focusing on whole plant foods vs refined plant foods. telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/0...

[Praveen55 Star]

Healthy diet based on real foods whether plant based or meat based is always helpful in reducing the risk of diabetes and other metabolic conditions. However, those who are already suffering from diabetes (T2D) need to be careful with net carbohydrate intake from any source. If one exceeds the intake of dietary carbohydrate beyond personal tolerance level, blood glucose is going to rise to undesirable levels. For T2D, it is always a good idea to monitor blood glucose response to all foods that they want to include in their regular menu.

[andyswarbs in reply to Praveen55]

I think the point of the conclusion of this research is that "any" carbs causes t2d is simply not supported by science.

Of course there's also the research showing even refined carbs such as pure table sugar reduced t2d, but that's another story and I would not recommend lots of sugar to anyone for many other reasons.

[Praveen55 Star in reply to andyswarbs]

Where did you read in my comments that carbohydrate or even sugar causes diabetes? I did not say anything like that.

Diabetes is a genetic issue. Those suffering from diabetes can not process carbohydrate as efficiently as non-diabetic. This has been known for more than 100 years. We do not need any large scientific studies to prove this. It is easy to check this on home Glucometer and people with diabetes are regularly doing this.

Reducing the dietary carb intake is the most effective dietary intervention to limit the rise in blood glucose. This is well known and well accepted fact. The controversy is about fear of unknown and immediate loss of revenue for drug manufacturers and not about the effectiveness of low carb approach.

[Zest]

Hi andyswarbs

Thanks for sharing this article. I like the range of foods mentioned:

Quoting from the end of the article:

"Diabetes UK says a diet high in antioxidant-rich foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, is linked to a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes.

As well as fresh fruit and vegetables, there are other foods, such as wholegrains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fermented foods like yoghurt, that are protective against Type 2 diabetes.

Ultimately, the best way to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes is by maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise, says the charity."

I particularly love yoghurt - it is so delicious!

Zest