How Can Diabetics Benefit From Olive Oil
10 04 2010Type 2 diabetes, which generally appears after 40, is associated with obesity. The development of type 2 diabetes is based on genetic and environmental factors, food being one of them. Thus, the diet plays a pivotal role to help manage and control diabetes.
This means opting for olive oil and shunnung simple sugar and fats. Not only is olive oil offering a natural cure against diabetes, but also preventing diabetes since it reduces glucose levels, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in blood.
Diabetics need to constantly watch what they eat to avoid rise in blood sugar levels. They are also at an elevated risk of developing heart disease, due to which diabetics are advised to limit their diet. Some research suggests that a diet high in monosaturated fat is better for a diabetic than a low fat and low carbhydrate diet.
Not only does mono saturated fat diet checks glucose levels in blood but also reduces bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. Olive oil is to a diabetic’s delight, rich in monosaturated fats. Another factor that work in favor of olive oil in case of a diabetic is that it tastes good and is satisfying too which eliminates cravings.






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