People who chose diets that were predominately of plant-based foods developed type 2 diabetes 20% less often than the rest of the study subjects. For those with the very healthiest plant-based diets (including fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains), the reduction in type 2 diabetes was 34%. On the other hand, those who made less healthy choices (such as sugar-sweetened beverages and refined grains) developed type 2 diabetes 16% more often than the rest.

• People who chose diets that were predominately of plant-based foods developed type 2 diabetes 20% less often than the rest of the study subjects.
• For those with the very healthiest plant-based diets (including fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains), the reduction in type 2 diabetes was 34%.
• On the other hand, those who made less healthy choices (such as sugar-sweetened beverages and refined grains) developed type 2 diabetes 16% more often than the rest.