Green leafy vegetables and fruit reduce risk for diabetes in women.

A study reported in Diabetes Care has unveiled evidence that women who eat plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruit reduce their risk of developing type II diabetes, whereas, a high intake of fruit juice was associated with a higher risk of developing the disease.

"Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cabbage and kale are rich in nutrients such as magnesium and fibre which play an important role in maintaining blood sugar balance" says Urbod Nutritionist Amanda Michie.

"Type II diabetes can result from blood sugar swings and insulin resistance caused by regular consumption of refined foods and sugary drinks. Although fruit juices can count towards one portion of fruit and vegetables per day, they are still very high in fructose, a fruit sugar, and contain no or very little fibre so they get absorped very quickly. Fruit juice should be diluted with water to avoid surges in blood sugar."