Healthy, Science-Backed Foods That Can Help With Diabetes

A Handful Of Nuts May Help Prevent Heart Disease

Eating a small portion of nuts daily could be good for people with diabetes. A study published in Circulation in 2019 found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes. Those with type 2 diabetes who ate one-ounce servings of nuts five times a week were 17% less likely to develop cardiovascular disease.

The study highlighted that walnuts, pistachios, and almonds were the most beneficial nuts. However, other nuts like cashews and peanuts also help improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes, as reported in the Journal of Nutrition.