Many believe the only way to prevent diabetes is by using numerous pharmaceuticals, but research points to the contrary.
That research being done by the Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research. A 50+ year old non-profit organization dedicated biomedical research. Following over 22,000 participants for eleven years, researchers found that, “Those who had …. a diet with a high concentration of carbohydrates were 21 percent more likely to develop diabetes.”
Heading over to the Mayo Clinic for a quick look at the Mediterranean Diet basics finds that it includes real foods and, “perhaps even a glass of red wine.” Gasp! Perhaps a little wine for your stomachs sake?
The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps even a glass of red wine — among other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Most healthy diets include fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, and limit unhealthy fats. ~link
This article was first published on September 24, 2013 and was recovered using AI and web.archive.org.