According to a recent CDC report, type 2 diabetes is a growing health problem, affecting 9.4% of the U.S population, with more than a third of adults being prediabetic and most not even knowing this.
Fortunately, following a whole-foods plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes significantly. For instance, consuming a greater quantity and variety of fruits and vegetables reduces risk. In particular, intake of leafy green vegetables and root vegetables is inversely correlated with this disease. Carbohydrates are often vilified, but actually, greater whole-grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease, and weight gain.