Hello, I have encountered the claim that veganism could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or potentially help those affected by it. Is there any truth to this?
If a vegan diet demonstrates nutritional balance (which can be ensured) and is simultaneously based on the consumption of unprocessed foods, then yes, this is proven by numerous studies. In practice, however, it is not absolutely necessary to address the situation of diabetes with this extreme; a smaller proportion of meat or, in general, animal products does not harm metabolism in relation to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.