Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity result in overweight and obesity, which are the primary reasons for the rise in number of diabetes cases.
Top 9 Diabetes Diet Myths
Are you a Diabetic? Myths about food restrictions put you away from enjoying your meal? Here are a few facts and hints to help you make wise food choices.
Are you a Diabetic? Myths about food restrictions put you away from enjoying your meal? Here are a few facts and hints to help you make wise food choices.
‘A healthy diet, regular physical activity and change in lifestyle can help reduce the risk of diabetes.’
- Millets: These are very good source of protein, resistant starch, vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. They are rich in anti-oxidants.
- Beans: They are rich in fiber and protein, and also provide satiety and help control hunger pangs.
- Fish: They are a good source of omega-3 fatty acid which helps keep cholesterol and triglycerides in check. The omega-3 also helps the body fight against oxidative damage caused due to free radicals.
- Cinnamon: It helps in controlling the blood sugar levels, the active ingredient being the Coumarin. It should be taken early in the morning.
- Spirulina: It contains vitamins such as Vitamin A, B-complex, Vitamin E, minerals like iron, zinc, copper and selenium. It fulfills the micro-nutrient deficiencies which are usually present in diabetics due to improper food intake.
- Alfalfa: It is a very good source of chlorophyll, vitamin A, B-complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K. It contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc along with phytoestrogens which help enhance the body's immunity to fight against bacterial infection, fungal infection and also helps in lowering blood glucose.
- Sweet Potato: It is a good source of fiber. It also contains vitamin A and C which helps in enhancing the body's immunity.
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More red meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus, finds study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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