Eating a Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events and cancer, new research suggests.
The Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to benefit people with diabetes by improving blood glucose control, involves eating a high amount of fruits and vegetables. Consumption of monounsaturated fats accounts for roughly 30 to 40 per cent of total daily calorie intake, which is found in foods such as avocados and nuts.
In this new study, researchers from the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Centre, Minnesota, US looked to evaluate the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Source: Diabetes via http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2016/jul/mediterranean-diet-can-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes,-cancer-and-cardiovascular-events-94389744.html
