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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : June 16, 2014 6:38 PM IST
Those on food prepared with canola oil, take heart. New research suggests that those on a canola diet experienced both a reduction in blood glucose levels and a significant reduction in LDL (bad) cholesterol. Researchers compared people with type 2 diabetes who ate either a low glycemic index diet that included bread made with canola oil, or a whole wheat diet known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Read: 10 tips to prevent diabetes)
'The finding that the canola bread diet seemed to have the most significant impact on people whose blood glucose levels were high is very exciting,' said David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences and medicine at University of Toronto. Also, the reduction in LDL cholesterol observed in his study of 141 people could translate into a seven percent reduction in cardiovascular events, he added. (Read: 10 healthy recipes that diabetics can enjoy!)
Canola oil was developed from rapeseed at University of Manitoba in the 1970s. It contains only seven percent saturated fat, less than half that of olive oil, widely touted for its health benefits. The study was published in the journal Diabetes Care. (Read: Add kadi patta or curry leaves to your diet to fight diabetes)
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the more commonly found form of diabetes. It is an endocrine disorder where the pancreas may be producing insulin but your body may not be able to use it properly. This cause a rise in blood sugar levels. Due to the modern lifestyle where people are mostly sedentary, eat processed foods and lead a stressful life, type 2 diabetes is fast becoming the most common disease around the world with India leading the pack. (Read: Beat type 2 diabetes with yoghurt and low-fat dairy products)
With inputs from IANS
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