The Mediterranean diet and a diet based on low glycemic index carbohydrates reduce the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Thus concludes a recent survey conducted in Europe on a large group of the population and published in Diabetology Journal.
The 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 on cancer and nutrition. To examine the relationship between the incidence of diabetes mellitus and eating habits.
The research shows that in subjects who follow a Mediterranean diet the possibility of getting diabetes decreases by 12%. The risk is even reduced by 20% when low-calorie foods are also favored index glicemico such as pasta, whole grains and legumes, vegetables and fruit. At the same time reducing the intake of carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, such as sugars, rice, flours. Mediterranean cuisine is good, and not just to taste!
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