Reference Number: 239
Year: 2017
Link: Link to original paper
Health: Diabetes
Inclusions: Nuts>Almonds
Summary
Nuts and dried fruit are essential foods in the Mediterranean diet. Their frequent consumption has been associated with the prevention and/or the management of such metabolic conditions as type 2 diabetes (T2D), metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. Several previous reviews of epidemiological studies and clinical trials have evaluated the associations of nuts and/or dried fruit with various metabolic disorders. However, no reviews have focused on the mechanisms underlying the role of nuts and/or dried fruit in insulin resistance and T2D. This review aims to report nut and dried-fruit nutritional interventions in animals and humans, and to focus on mechanisms that could play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and T2D.
What does this mean for bakers?
Nuts and dried fruits are good for your health! Bakers can take advantage of this by incorporating them into their breads and other bakes at every opportunity. Try our Chocolate & Hazelnut Pain De Mie or vegan Date & Rye Financiers.
