Objective—Fat intake, especially monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), has been liberalized in diabetic diets to preserve ... per 2,000-kcal diet as mixed nuts (75 g/day), muffins, or half portions ...

While fats have long been vilified in health discussions, certain types play a crucial role in diabetes prevention. Nuts, in particular, are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats ...