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Fruit may lower diabetes risk while juice may raise it

Three studies by US researchers have found that eating at least three servings a week of whole fruits is associated with a 2% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Different types of fruit had different associated reductions in diabetes risk, according to NHS choices. 

 Three studies by US researchers have found that eating at least three servings a week of whole fruits is associated with a 2% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Different types of fruit had different associated reductions in diabetes risk, according to NHS choices.    Top of the chart were blueberries (often touted as a superfood), and eating an additional three servings a week of these was associated with a 26% reduction in diabetes risk. Eating more grapes and raisins; prunes; apples and pears; bananas and grapefruits was also associated with reduced diabetes risk, although the reductions in risk seen were

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