I've just read an interesting feature about mediterranean diet and its positive effects on controlling diabetes. Many studies have shown that individuals who have Type 2 diabetes and followed the Mediterranean diet were able to keep the disease under better control. These benefits seem to be related to a reduced consumption of red meats and low fiber foods characterizing the mediterranean diet. Here's the link, just in case someone is interested in finding out more:
Here's also a good website where you can discover more about mediterranean eating style and its benefits on health and get a personalized mediterranean diet based on your nutritional needs and provided by a team of nutritionists from the SISA (Italian Association of Food Science):
Mediterranean diet helps control diabetes
Posted by Misia
I've just read an interesting feature about mediterranean diet and its positive effects on controlling diabetes. Many studies have shown that individuals who have Type 2 diabetes and followed the Mediterranean diet were able to keep the disease under better control. These benefits seem to be related to a reduced consumption of red meats and low fiber foods characterizing the mediterranean diet. Here's the link, just in case someone is interested in finding out more:
http://www.centredaily.com/2010/04/19/1921246/mediterranean-diet-controls-diabet
Here's also a good website where you can discover more about mediterranean eating style and its benefits on health and get a personalized mediterranean diet based on your nutritional needs and provided by a team of nutritionists from the SISA (Italian Association of Food Science):
http://www.italiandiet.com
I hope you'll find it useful.