Diabetes is a serious, frightening and incurable disease. According to a report by Statista, India is the second largest country after China in terms of diabetic patients.
This disease is spreading rapidly in India. Since there is no cure for it, it can only be controlled through diet and a healthy lifestyle.
It is largely caused by a poor lifestyle, so you can avoid this disease by following a healthy lifestyle. In this article, we will tell you which foods can be beneficial for you if you have diabetes.
Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Eating raw bananas, litchis, pomegranates, avocados and guavas can be healthy for diabetics. Fruits like apples, oranges, pomegranates, papayas and watermelons provide the right amount of fibre, while high-calorie fruits like bananas, mangoes and grapes should be consumed in moderation.
Fruits and vegetables with a low glycemic index, that is, they release sugar slowly in the body, should be preferred. Also, it is important to focus on protein, so include lentils, sprouted grains, lean meats, eggs, fish and chicken in your diet.
Avoid Saturated Fats
You should avoid fatty foods, especially foods high in saturated fats such as fried foods. Sweet foods should also be avoided, especially sweetened beverages such as juices. Also, alcohol and any kind of smoking should be avoided.
Engage in Daily Physical Activity
If we can walk for 20-30 minutes, we should walk. It is important to remember that when we walk, we should not walk on an empty stomach, rather we should eat soaked almonds or walnuts before walking.
After this you can take some protein. Exercising on an empty stomach can be harmful for diabetic patients.
Limit Your Intake of Carbs
It’s important to pay attention to the type of carbohydrates you choose. Many people think that avoiding carbohydrates will lower sugar levels, but that’s not true.
Carbohydrates provide the most energy to our body. However, the type of carbohydrate you choose matters. You can opt for whole grains, multigrains, and use millets like pearl millet and finger millet for your flour.
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