The Mediterranean diet and a diet based on low-glycemic index carbohydrates reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. So concludes a recent survey conducted in Europe among a large population group and published in Diabetologia Journal.
Researchers analyzed data on more than 22,000 people who were followed for more than 11 years as part of EPIC (European Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition), the large European study of cancer and nutrition. To examine the relationship between the incidence of diabetes mellitus and dietary habits.
Research shows that in individuals who follow a Mediterranean diet, the chance of getting diabetes decreases by 12 percent. The risk is reduced by as much as 20 percent when low-glycemic index foods such as pasta, whole grains and legumes, vegetables and fruits are also favored. While reducing intakes of high glycemic index carbohydrates, such as sugars, rice, flours. Mediterranean cuisine is good, and not just to taste!
