With regard to studies on applied dietary patterns, our findings are consistent with other observational studies. The
healthy dietary pattern, characterized by high consumption of fruits, tomatoes, legumes, vegetables, and whole grains
was associated with lower risk of IR in Tehrani women [3], and the prudent dietary pattern, characterized by higher
intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and poultry was associated with lower fasting insulin concentration [13].
Even though it is difficult to compare the results of dietary pattern studies due to different methods and different
populations with unique dietary cultures [14], it suggests that a diet rich in whole grains, beans, and fruits are
inversely associated with IR.