Best dessert from diabetes and patient's heart

Low glycemic index, the ability to lower blood sugar levels and protect against heart disease, the abundance of antioxidants that give rejuvenation -uchenye a new look at the raisins.

Unique Quality raisins   They were identified in the study, which ended a few days ago scientists from the Center for the Study of metabolism and atherosclerosis in Louisville, USA. After analyzing health indicators more than 40 volunteers who took part in it, the researchers called raisins perfect dessert or snack throughout the day. Especially for people who are prone to diabetes, heart disease and overweight.

During the study, one group of voluntary participants (23 people) consume raisins three times a day for three months. Exactly the same subjects in the other group ate ready meals, a part of which had no vegetables and fruits. At the same time in all 46 people were pre-diabetic indicators - ie the blood sugar level was increased, but diabetes itself is still missing.

In the end, it turned out that fans of raisins to the blood sugar level after a meal was lower compared with those who did not eat - an average of 16 percent. The researchers also noticed a decrease in the blood levels of glycated hemoglobin - a biochemical marker that allows to determine the average blood glucose levels over a period of up to three months. But ready meals such an effect is not provided.

"The raisins relatively low glycemic index, it contains dietary fiber and antioxidants that allow you to control the level of sugar in the blood - the researchers say. - This is very important because the control of these parameters helps prevent diseases of the cardiovascular system. "

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