"We hope that this research will inspire people to get outside more and feel the health benefits for themselves. Hopefully our results will encourage policymakers to invest in the creation, regeneration, and maintenance of parks and greenery, particularly in urban residential areas," Twohig-Bennett noted.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) commonly referred to as Diabetes, is a chronic disorder. It occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or when the cells of the body become resistant to insulin. Your diet plays a key role in managing diabetes, which is why experts suggest including great number of healthy and seasonal fruits and veggies in one's diabetes diet.
Here are some fruits that would ensure your blood sugar levels are in check.
- Pomegranates: Pomegranates contain the richest combinations of antioxidants of all fruits and can protect you from free-radicals and chronic diseases. So feel free to enjoy these red pearls with such powerful phytochemical compounds.
- Grapes: Resveratrol, a phytochemical found in grapes, modulates the blood glucoseresponse by effecting how the body secretes and uses insulin. Hence grapes are a good choice keeping its nutritional profile in mind.
- Apples: Full of healthy fibres, apples should be part of every diabetes diet. In fact, apples are beneficial for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes according to the American journal of clinical nutrition.
- Strawberries: Strawberries have low- glycemic index hence it's slowly released in the blood stream as glucose. It can also improve immunity, has cancer fighting ability and increases metabolism, which in turn helps you lose weight.
- Guava: It's a great snack for diabetics with a low glycemic index. Guava is very rich in dietary fiber that helps in ensuring slow release of sugar, in the blood.