Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes

Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 01:30 in Health & Medicine

Minimizing red meat and sweets while incorporating plant-based fats may be more effective than a low-fat diet, a study suggests.Even without weight loss, adhering to a diet rich in fresh produce, chicken, fish and olive oil is 40% more effective in heading off the development of Type 2 diabetes than following a low-fat diet, a new study has found.

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