Are there foods that lower your risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
According to CDC , about 34-36 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Although type 2 diabetes develops more often in people over 45, more and more children, teens and young adults are developing type 2 diabetes. In addition to type 2 diabetes, as of 2021 an estimated 97.6 million Americans aged 18 and older had prediabetes or about 1 in 3 adults. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with some lifestyle changes. Are there foods you can eat that would lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Yes. Foods high in a substance called flavonoids can help lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are compounds found in certain foods and beverages including some fruits, vegetables, teas and some other plant-based foods. These flavonoids help give “fruits and vegetables their deep, rich colors”. Studies have found that consuming a diet rich in flavono...