Veggies not fruits for diabetics
June 10th 2008 00:29
Remember a lot of people kept saying that eating the most natural food, like loads and fruits and vegetables is really good for health? Well, not for diabetic patients though.
Scientists report that vegetables rich in fibre, antioxidants and magnesium, with a low glycemic index, canreduce the risk of type-2 diabetes.
Fruits however were not found to deliver the same benefits. Consumption of 428 grams of vegetables per day (about 8 servings) was associated with a 28 percent lower risk of Type-2 diabetics.
To find out more, please visit the organic center website.
(Article extracted from Health & Beauty Malaysia)
Scientists report that vegetables rich in fibre, antioxidants and magnesium, with a low glycemic index, canreduce the risk of type-2 diabetes.
Fruits however were not found to deliver the same benefits. Consumption of 428 grams of vegetables per day (about 8 servings) was associated with a 28 percent lower risk of Type-2 diabetics.
To find out more, please visit the organic center website.
(Article extracted from Health & Beauty Malaysia)
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