Posts Tagged ‘Diabetes’
Tips To Reduce Fat Intake
There are two types of fats. On the one hand, there are good fats that are essential for our body because we provide energy, regulate metabolic activity and absorption of vitamins, among other body processes. On the other hand, are the bad fats, which are called trans fats or saturated fats.
If we consume too much saturated fat, have a higher chance of obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. It is important to reduce the consumption of trans fats for healthy, although not easy, as are usually present in delicious foods, like potato chips, burgers, sweets, cakes, donuts, among other delicacies.
Do you think that reducing trans fat consumption is impossible? No, it is not. We bring you some tips to consider when preparing your meals.
* Eat more lean meat, poultry, chicken, fish or shellfish because they have less fat than beef, lamb or pork.
* Cut away visible fat. If you do not remove fat from the meat you serve is your plate, surely finish eating. When eating chicken, remove skin.
* Increase consumption of plant foods. Trans fats are much more prevalent in animal products, so if you increase the amount of vegetables in your daily diet, you will reduce your fat intake well.
* Avoid fried foods. It’s much better to cook in the oven, steamed or roasted. These are healthier ways to cook our food without using too much fat.
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All we know about sugar
According to recent studies in cardiology, women who perform some type of moderate physical activity should consume no more than six teaspoons of sugar a day, while men no more than nine.
Unfortunately, statistics show that women consume three times more and men, twice. If only a sweetened carbonated beverage of 296 ml is equivalent to eight tablespoons of sugar usually means that surpassed the recommended amount.
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Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is undoubtedly one of the health problems of greater importance in the world, with nearly 30 million diabetics in the world. In Europe alone, this figure exceeds the 10 million, of which more than one million live in Spain. It is also estimated that half of those affected are unaware of their situation by getting it in mild and that close to 40% of obese people have diabetes without knowing it.
The figures speak for themselves: Diabetes is the most serious endocrine problem of the twentieth century. In these pages, we deal with depth and severity of diabetes. In short, a condition in which the control diet is the cornerstone of treatment and in which food is directly involved. Example, type II diabetes (adult-onset diabetes), besides a genetic predisposition exists, is primarily due to dietary factors (obesity and industrialized food) and a too sedentary.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that impairs the body to metabolize and efficiently use carbohydrates, proteins and fats. When we eat, food (especially carbohydrates and fruits) are converted into glucose. All body cells need glucose to live, but glucose can not enter cells without insulin. Insulin is produced in beta cells, which are located at the end of the pancreas.
For example, when we eat a piece of bread, once digested into glucose. Glucose circulates through the bloodstream to feed every body cell. The presence of glucose stimulates beta cells of the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin reaches every cell and acts like a key in their receivers, to open their doors and allow glucose to enter. If there is no insulin or the cell receptors do not function, glucose can not enter cells, and the affected person will suffer from nutrient deficiencies.
Tai-Chi to reduce diabetes
The Tai-Chi has been associated with the prevention of diabetes by more than one occasion, and we all know that physical activity related to meditation and emotional well-being are associated with this practice can have a positive effect on symptoms of the disease.
The data are accumulated, and this time the researcher Liu Xin, University of Queensland has worked with a group of people suffering from Tai-Chi to understand the effects of this practice on the disease, discovering that it may be useful to combat .
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Detox Diet
You might wonder what a detox diet or whether you’re thinking about starting one soon. First things first in order to know what this diet is not recommended to those who practice it and what they think their defenders and retractors.
Detoxification is an ongoing process that occurs naturally. It is what allows us to eliminate toxins from the body through feces or urine. The toxins are produced as a result of normal functions of our own body as a result of food additives, cleaning products, drugs, pollution, cigarette smoke, etc.
The detox diet is a short term diet that minimizes the chemicals ingested and emphasizes foods that provide a higher level of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (as well as those rich in fiber and water).
Benefits of Exercise for Children with Diabetes
Most diabetic children have type 1 diabetes, an immune system disorder that destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
Excess weight is generally not considered a risk factor for patients with type 1 diabetes, but recent research suggests that obesity can cause this faster. Moreover, those who have this type of diabetes and lead a sedentary lifestyle can become resistant to insulin and worsen their condition.