Eating walnuts may decrease a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers found. Nuts are known as superfoods and have been recommended by doctors, dieticians, and health experts.
Walnuts, The Super Food
Walnuts have been reported to be rich in antioxidants and beneficial for a person's heart and cognitive functions. The study, that was conducted on more than 34,000 people, found that by doubling the consumption of walnuts, it can reduce a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 47 percent.The researchers of the study asked the participants, between the ages of 18-85 years old, about their dietary intake. The researchers also questioned if the participants were diagnosed with diabetes and if they were currently taking medication for diabetes.
The participants of the study were also assessed for diabetes by common lab measurements including fasting plasma glucose and haemoglobin A1c. The researchers found that the participants that ate walnuts had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not eat them. The researchers noted that this was regardless of the participants' age, body mass index (BMI), gender, or the physical activity.
Other Benefits Of Eating Walnuts
Walnuts contain polyunsaturated fat, which is 13 grams per ounce, protein, and fibre. Walnuts are the only nut that contains a substantial amount of ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega 3 fatty acid.Previous studies have stated that eating half a cup of walnuts each day can help protect a person's digestive system by increasing the number of probiotic bacteria in the stomach. This can also help prevent the risk of cancer, brain, and heart diseases.
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/231470/20180630/eating-walnuts-can-decrease-risk-of-type-2-diabetes.htm
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