Dr Amir lists diabetes symptoms When it comes to our health and wellbeing, it's fair to say that most of us are aware that our diet is vitally important. Certain foods are known to raise our risk of health issues and conditions, while others can have the opposite effect. Type 2 diabetes is one such condition that can be influenced by what you eat.
Not only is being overweight or obese a major risk factor for the chronic disease - some foods can also cause a spike in blood sugar levels. For this reason, diabetics or people at risk of diabetes are typically advised to avoid foods high in sugar. However, a new study has linked a surprising snack with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes.
READ MORE Expert's four breakfast foods that can slash cholesterol levels A study linked dried fruits such as apricots to a reduced risk for diabetes (Image: Getty) According to research, published in BMC Nutrition and Metabolism journal, eating dried fruit can slash your chances of developing the condition. More specifically, the team found that increasing dried fruit intake by about 1.3 pieces a day could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 60 percent.
This is contrary to previous evidence suggesting that diabetics should minimise how much dried fruit they eat due to its concentrated amounts of sugar. As part of the study, researchers focused on prunes, dried apricots, and raisins. Don't miss.
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