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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Ancient grains that help in lowering blood sugar levels

In an effort to effectively control type 2 diabetes, scientists are looking to the past for guidance. According to a recent study that was published in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, people with type 2 diabetes may experience better health results if they include ancient grains in their diet. These grains - oats, brown rice, and millet, among others - are well known for having high concentrations of fibre and healthy phytochemicals (that help strengthen the immune system) and for not having undergone genetic alteration.

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