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Whole Grains. Whole grains such as oats, barley, quinoa and brown rice are an essential part of a healthy diet, and are associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes ...
According to the American Diabetes Association, foods high in fiber—like whole grains and vegetables—help regulate blood sugar by slowing the absorption of carbohydrates.
A 2020 review published in Nutrients found that regular consumption of olive oil consumption can reduce your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) by up to 50%.
Lectins are similar to antibodies in their ability to agglutinate red blood cells. [33] Many legume seeds have been proven to contain high lectin activity, termed hemagglutination. [34] Soybean is the most important grain legume crop in this category. Its seeds contain high activity of soybean lectins (soybean agglutinin or SBA).
A diet high in plant fibre was recommended by James Anderson. [34] This may be understood as continuation of the work of Denis Burkitt and Hugh Trowell on dietary fibre, [35] which may be understood as a continuation of the work of Price. [36] It is still recommended that people with diabetes consume a diet that is high in dietary fiber.
The Lectin-free diet (also known as the Plant Paradox diet) is a fad diet promoted with the false claim that avoiding all foods that contain high amounts of lectins will prevent and cure disease. [1] There is no clinical evidence the lectin-free diet is effective to treat any disease and its claims have been criticized as pseudoscientific .
Ozempic has fast become a household name. In addition to helping people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels, this GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist) medication helps reduce ...
The fiber in whole grains can help better manage blood sugar levels, lower LDL (aka “bad” cholesterol), reduce blood pressure, support gut health and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease ...