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Micronutrients & recovery
Higher intake of dietary fiber and whole grains is associated with lower T2D risk and improved postprandial metabolic responses.
Increase intake of dietary fiber and whole grains. Differentiate between high-quality, minimally processed carbohydrates and refined starches/sugars.
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Higher fiber and whole-grain intake were associated with lower T2D risk and improved metabolic responses. These data support recommending minimally processed, fiber-rich carbohydrate sources rather than broad carbohydrate avoidance.
Why this rating
Based on 6 studies, including prospective cohorts and meta-analyses.
Source
The effects of nutrition on type 2 diabetes risk and management: A systematic review of studies published between 2015 and 2025
Tuğba Sert et al. · Journal of Surgery and Medicine · 2026
DOI 10.28982/josam.8380
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