In fact, it seems that almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios - but dried fruit in general - are crucial for the prevention of numerous pathologies; among these type 2 diabetes. This was revealed by a study carried out by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, which highlights how the consumption of these foods can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes.
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We already knew that almonds were healthy, rich in vitamins, good fats and mineral salts, but that they were also good against type 2 diabetes it was almost unimaginable.
In fact, it seems that almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and pistachios - but dried fruit in general - is crucial for the prevention of numerous diseases; among these type 2 diabetes. This was revealed by a study carried out by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, which highlights how the consumption of these foods can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes.
In particular, according to the study, people who consume almonds on a regular basis improve theirs a lot sensitivity to insulin and - in cases with prediabetes - significantly lower LDL cholesterol levels.
So what needs to be done to benefit from these precious substances contained in almonds?
Eat almonds for at least 16 continuous weeks, following the quantities and recommendations of the ADA (American Diabetes Association): this will ensure a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
"We have made great strides in chronic disease research for evidence of effective treatment and effective prevention," he said Michelle Vienna, Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Loma Linda University's School of Public Health and author of the study - It holds promise for people with risk factors for chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, that dietary changes can help improve factors that play a potential role in the development of the disease. It would be useful to conduct strictly controlled feeding studies and post-prandial metabolic studies that characterize the control of the quantity of carbohydrates to confirm the results of this study ”.
And since Christmas is approaching, a period in which dried fruit is very fashionable, how about taking advantage of it and eating a few more almonds? Obviously without exaggerating!
Verdiana Amorosi
