Healthy eating habits for people with diabetes

Diabetes is basically a condition in which our blood glucose level increases to high level and our body is not able to utilize it properly. Malfunctioning of pancreas(a gland) is one of reason for this condition. Frequent urination, increased thrust, abnormal weight gain/loss and increased hunger are some of the symptoms of this disease. Apart from medical treatment and daily exercise/workout, it is very important to watch what you eat in order to treat this disease. Adding some of the eatables to your daily diet can effectively help you fight with diabetes:

1. Spinach/beans/broccoli:

Frozen Broccoli(credits odrglobalinc.com)

spinach (credits: juicebaraustin.com)

These are high in fiber and very low in carbohydrate count, which is the most suitable diet for diabetic patients.

2. Oats/daliya:

Oats/daliya is known for its high fiber content. Oats/daliya contains very high amount of insoluble fibers, which are slowly digested by body and thus maintains optimum blood sugar level. Along with this, it contains magnesium which helps the body to use glucose and secrete insulin properly.

Its intake reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

oat meal (credits: natural-homeremedies-for-life.com)

3. Blueberries:

Blueberries are also very good for diabetic person as they contains both insoluble fiber(which removes extra fat from the body) and soluble fiber( which make your stomach filled i.e less food craving). One can get extra benefits like mood lifts and improved memory by regular intake of blueberries.

 A chemical called anthocynins found in berries is believed to have stimulation effect on adiponectin, a hormone responsible for regulation of blood sugar level.

  

Blueberries

4. Olive Oil:

Including olive oil in diet helps in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, by as much as 50 percent compared to a diet low in fat, according to a recent study. In addition to being a standout source of health-promoting monounsaturated fats, olive oil is also rich in antioxidant nutrients that protect cells from damage, and prevents the development of heart disease.

  

5.Cinnamon: 

It is one of the most common spice that add ultimate flavor and fragrance to the food. Along with this, studies has reveal that cinnamon intake has amazing benefits specially to type 2 diabetic persons reducing their fasting blood sugar level. 

Including these items to your diet along with some super easy yoga poses can give added benefits. Check these pose at
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Eat Healthy Stay Fit!!!