Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of red meat, sweets, and fried foods increases the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, whereas consumption of fruits and vegetables is inversely correlated with T2DM risk.
Reduce consumption of red meat, sweets, and fried foods to lower insulin resistance risk. Increase intake of fruits and vegetables, which provide protective fiber and antioxidants. Note that while fruits are protective, refined grains like white rice may still increase risk.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
High intake of red meat, sweets and fried foods, contribute to the increased the risk of insulin resistance and T2DM. In contrast, an inverse correlation was observed between intake of vegetables and T2DM. Consumption of fruits and vegetables may protect the development of T2DM, as they are rich in nutrients, fiber and antioxidants which are considered as protective barrier against the diseases.
Why this rating
Based on a review of multiple studies showing associations, but not a single controlled trial.
Source
Effect of diet on type 2 diabetes mellitus: A review.
Waqas Sami et al. · PubMed · 2017
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