More evidence that raspberries are good for digestion and can help combat diabetes has emerged.
Two studies, published in the journalsObesityandAnnals of Nutrition and Metabolismrevealed that in both cases eating raspberries helped lower blood sugar levels.
The first study showed that a trial group who ate raspberries for breakfast had reduced glucose levels two hours later.
The second paper, conducted by scientists in the US, concluded raspberry consumption promoted anti-inflammatory effects and that their findings “deserve further investigation”.
“Dietary raspberries, which are low in calories and high in polyphenols and other nutrients may lower postprandial hyperglycemia and inflammation, and in general exert selected anti-inflammatory effects in adults with diabetes. These findings deserve further investigation,” the paper stated.
Public health nutritionist and adviser to British Summer Fruits, Dr Emma Derbyshire said: “We know that berries are low in calories and provide polyphenols, making them an ideal breakfast component or snack.
“What we need now is more research along with information about how these findings could be used in practice, for example dietary strategies for those at risk of type 2 diabetes or advice on the best way to get five-a-day for those at risk of poor metabolic health.”
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