Researchers at Edith Cowan University revealed that people who consumed at least two servings of fruit per day had higher measures of insulin sensitivity than those who ate less than a half serving. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, showed that a healthy diet including whole fruits, but not fruit juice, may play a role in mitigating type 2 diabetes risk.
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Examine, a weekly science newsletter written by national science reporter Liam Mannix, is sent every Tuesday. The 13th instalment is below. You can sign up to receive it from
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Some years ago, I spent a couple of months trying to drink more water.
The only noticeable effect on my life was how much time I was spending in the bathroom. Frustrated, I gave up.
But advice to drink more water abounds, even from authoritative sources. âDrink plenty of water,â the Australian Dietary Guidelines urge. One accredited practising dietician fears âmany of us walk around dehydratedâ.