These foods treat Diabetes

The fact that the food on your plate can help keep type 2 diabetes at bay isn’t exactly a new discovery.

But a new study published in Nutrition & Diabetes suggests that a specific type of food will prevent this disease and even reverse it.

Interestingly, it’s not the low glycemic or glucose food usually recommended for type 2 diabetes.

Flavonoids are a compound found naturally in many plants. They are known for their antioxidant properties and their ability to reduce inflammation. Past research has shown that flavonoids can improve insulin sensitivity, insulin resistance, and cholesterol, all of which are important factors in preventing diabetes. Flavonoids include fruits like grapes, apples, and berries, as well as vegetables like tomatoes, kale, spinach, and broccoli. Tea, wine, and chocolate are also good choices, among other foods.

Accordingly, a team led by Queen’s University Belfast used data from 113,097 participants in the UK Biobank to check whether flavonoid-rich diets could prevent diabetes.

They examined the diets of participants using the Flavodiet Score (FDS), which measures the intake of flavonoid-rich foods. Participants were asked to report their food intake, and their flavonoid consumption was estimated using databases from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Over a follow-up period of 12 years, the researchers identified 2,628 new cases of type 2 diabetes among the participants.

Here are the most important findings.

1. Participants with the highest Flavodiet Scores, consuming about six servings of flavonoid-rich foods daily, had a 26% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with the lowest scores.

2. Higher intakes of specific flavonoid subclasses, like flavones and flavonols, were tied to risk reductions ranging from 19% to 28%.

3. Drinking four servings of black or green tea per day was linked to a 21% lower risk.

4. Eating one serving of berries per day was associated with a 15% lower risk.

5. One serving of apples per day was linked with a 12% lower risk.

Unfortunately, eating more Flavonoids is not enough to completely reverse type 2 diabetes. For that you need to take 3 simple all-natural steps explained here…