No single food directly causes diabetes, nutrition expert says
Nutrition consultant Suha Abdel Jawad says diabetes is not caused by one food, but by overall diet and quantity consumed.
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AINutrition and food consultant Suha Abdel Jawad has stated that no single food item directly causes diabetes.
Speaking in an interview with Al Arabiya FM radio, she explained that the key factors are the quantity consumed and overall dietary habits. Abdel Jawad noted that white flour can raise blood sugar levels, and that genetic and hereditary factors also play a significant role.
She cautioned against consuming large amounts or frequently repeating certain foods. Diabetes may also be linked to obesity, inactivity, or visceral fat. Abdel Jawad pointed out that entire populations rely on rice and bread without high diabetes rates, emphasizing that the real risk lies in unhealthy dietary patterns.
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