Eating Vegetables Reduces Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Eating at least 4 servings of vegetables a day reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes, according to data published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Consuming red, yellow, and orange vegetables, legumes, and other plant-based foods lowered the risk for developing type 2 diabetes in both men and women. Only 33% of participants consumed at least 4 servings of vegetables a day, underlying the need for dietary recommendations to promote eating more vegetables.

Celebrate summer with these and other plant-based recipes to keep vegetables the star on your plate.