Eating your fruit and veg dramatically cuts the risk of developing diabetes, a major study has found. A study by Cambridge University found boosting consumption of fruit and veg by one small daily portion cuts the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25 per cent. The research team found every 66g increase in consumption cut diabetes risk by a quarter. Scientists at Cambridge University found that boosting consumption of fruit and vegetables by one small daily portion cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25 per cent. Eating two or more servings a week - when compared with less than one serving a month - was associated with a 21 per cent lower risk for oatmeal, a 15 per cent lower risk for added bran, and a 12 per cent lower risk for brown rice and wheat germ.

Source: Daily Mail July 08, 2020 23:17 UTC