NUTS FOR DIABETICS - WHICH & WHY?

Nuts are not only basic nutrition for our health and longevity but to manage diabetes specifically. In different ways. As documented scientifically verified. Read on to learn about details.

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND
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As demonstrated manifold, healthy diet – additional to physical activity – is
basic for our health. To avoid and fight diabetes being just one example. With special reference to the fact that, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 38 million U.S. adults are suffering from diabetes.  
 
Leaves us with the question, if nuts may play a major role in this case for diabetics. Since nuts belong to excellent nutrition for our health at all. And if so, which types of nuts specifically. With special reference to blood sugar, according also to the American Diabetic Association.
 
Based on the fact that nuts contain high amount of beneficial/unsaturated  fats protecting inter alia heart function. Just as one example.
 
To be more precise, nuts contain a range of beneficial nutrients like
- protein
- antioxidants
- fiber
- vitamins B-1/9 & E
- minerals like magnesium & potassium
- phytosterols
- carotenoids  

Still, the benefits of nuts for diabetics are different, as follows.
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​TYPES OF BENEFICIAL NUTS – SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED

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• Walnuts

 
As an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, they cut down the risk of cardiovascular disease.
 
According to British Nutrition Foundation in London, UK
 
Based on research at, inter alia,
- University of California
   &
- University of Southern California
(both in Los Angeles, CA)

• Pistachios

 
 They contain not only beneficial fats but also fiber. With the benefit of antioxidant activities.
 
According to international research at, inter alia,
- Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey
 

• Almonds

 
These nuts not only reduce the risk of heart disease but also control blood sugar for diabetics. As well as cutting down cholesterol (with special reference to low density lipoprotein.
 
Based on international research at, inter alia,
- Lorestan University of Medical Sciences in Khorramabad, Iran
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, Iran
- Shahid Behesti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran
- University of Nottingham in Nottingham, UK
 

• Peanuts

 
It not only cuts down risk of heart disease but also regulates weightloss.
 
According to international research at, inter alia,
- Southeast University in Nanjing, China
 

• Cashews

 
Similar to those nuts covered so far, cashews can help managing heart and cholesterol support.
 
As based on international research at, inter alia
- University of Queensland in St Lucia, Australia
- University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, UK         
   plus
- Emory University in Atlanta, GA
   &
- Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA
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IN A NUTSHELL

Nuts are not only basic nutrition for our health and longevity but to manage diabetes specifically. In different ways. As documented scientifically verified.