Healthy plant-based diet linked with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-06/htcs-hpd061316.php

Public Release: 14-Jun-2016
Healthy plant-based diet linked with substantially lower type 2 diabetes risk
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Consuming a plant-based diet--especially one rich in high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes--is linked with substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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