Green, leafy vegetables can reduce the chances of getting type 2 diabetes, it has been discovered.
According to new research by UK Scientists, an extra serving of spinach, broccoli or cabbage each day can reduce a persons likelihood of suffering from type 2 diabetes by 14 per cent.
The study, published in the British Medical Journal, involving 200,000 participants found that those who ate more greens had an overall higher level of fitness and health.
It found that antioxidants and magnesium, which are found in vegetables, have been linked to lower the levels of the condition.
"Results from our meta-analysis support recommendations to promote the consumption of green leafy vegetables in the diet for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The results support the growing body of evidence that lifestyle modification is an important factor in the prevention of type 2 diabetes," stated the study.
Scientists also suggest that vegetables such as asparagus and Jerusalem artichokes, along with garlic and chicory can also fight both diabetes and obesity. Researchers stated that these fermentable carbohydrates may help release gut hormones which reduce appetite and betters glucose control.
Within the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with 2.35 million sufferers in Britain.
An estimation of half a million people are said to be unaware that they have the condition.
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