Children and adults today are eating unhealthier
which leads to many health problems including
diabetes. With healthy eating habits one can prevent
the onset of diabetes and even manage it better.
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Here are healthy eating habits
which can prevent diabetes in both adults and
children.
Eat healthy carbs:
Focus on eating healthy carbohydrates like fruits,
vegetables like spinach, broccoli, beans, peas
and lentils.
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Low fat dairy products:
Low fat dairy products like fat free yoghurt,
non fat cheese and skimmed milk.
Eat whole grains:
Those at risk of diabetes or have diabetes should
go for whole grains in their diet. Eat brown rice
or whole wheat pasta over processed grain foods.
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Limit intake of saturated and trans fats:
Choose liquids fats for cooking instead of solid
fats. Monosaturated fats like olive oil and canola
oils should be used. Butter and margarine should
be reduces considerably.
Eat fish:
Intake of fish is recommended twice or thrice
a week. Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which
us good for heart health. Avoid frying the fish.
Limit snacks and sweetened drinks:
Snacks like chips, cookies, ice cream, cakes
and sweetened drinks like soda, fruit punch should
be avoided.
Controlling overeating by reducing portion size,
making healthy food choices and losing weight
are the best ways to keeping your blood sugar
under control and preventing diabetes from affecting
your life.
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