A recent overview highlights how purple vegetables and tubers may help
prevent and manage type 2 diabetes by their action on energy metabolism,
inflammation and gut microbiota.
The research also indicates that acylated anthocyanins—which are found in
vegetables such as red cabbage and purple sweet potato—may be superior to
non acylated anthocyanins—found in blackberries and blackcurrants—in terms
of anti-diabetic properties.
According to a report, over 37 million Americans—about 1 in 10
individuals—have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2
diabetes.If diabetes is not managed properly, it can cause many health problems over
time, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, nerve damage,
eye damage and vision loss, kidney disease and foot problems.While various factors can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes,
including a family history of diabetes, research has shown that a diet rich
in fruits and vegetables can delay or prevent the onset of diabetes and
enhance the well-being of individuals with diabetes-related health problems.The benefits associated with fruits and vegetables are attributed to their
high concentrations of polyphenols.
prevent and manage type 2 diabetes by their action on energy metabolism,
inflammation and gut microbiota.
The research also indicates that acylated anthocyanins—which are found in
vegetables such as red cabbage and purple sweet potato—may be superior to
non acylated anthocyanins—found in blackberries and blackcurrants—in terms
of anti-diabetic properties.
According to a report, over 37 million Americans—about 1 in 10
individuals—have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% of them have type 2
diabetes.If diabetes is not managed properly, it can cause many health problems over
time, including cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, nerve damage,
eye damage and vision loss, kidney disease and foot problems.While various factors can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes,
including a family history of diabetes, research has shown that a diet rich
in fruits and vegetables can delay or prevent the onset of diabetes and
enhance the well-being of individuals with diabetes-related health problems.The benefits associated with fruits and vegetables are attributed to their
high concentrations of polyphenols.
