It seems that people today are so busy with their careers and taking care of their families that sometimes forgetting to eat right or even at all has become more common. If you are someone on the go and living with Diabetes it may be even harder to pay close attention to your nutritional intake. In general, try to eat a nutritious, balanced, low-fat diet which can help regulate blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight. Planning meals in advance can really help with healthy eating.
Simple tips for healthy eating:- Include some Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids in your diet – these are found in tuna, salmon, nuts, olive/canola/flaxseed oils, and avocados
- Include whole grains, lean meats and lots of fresh vegetables
- Keep Trans Fat to a minimum – these are listed on a nutrition label as hydrogenated oil or liquid oil
- Keep your Saturated Fat intake as low as possible
- Don’t forget about exercise – both weight bearing and aerobic exercise is important
- Losing weight can really make a difference in blood sugar control
For some quick meal ideas from the American Diabetes Association, click
here, or check out the
American Dietetic Association for healthy eating tips.
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