When you’re living with diabetes…
One of the most important things to monitor is what you eat.
Your diet has a significant influence on your… * Blood sugar levels
* Insulin resistance * And diabetes complications.
Eating a balanced… wholesome… and varied diet… is one of the best ways to reduce diabetic symptoms.
But not all diet styles can be beneficial for you. After all… the way your body manages diabetes
will be different from someone else. However… It seems that there is one diet
beneficial for most people… And it is the Mediterranean diet!
The Mediterranean diet has strongly shown to: * Reduce the development of chronic diseases…
including diabetes… * And extend life span.
So as a diabetic… What do you need to know about the Mediterranean diet?
Well… keep watching. In this video… we’ll
break down what the Mediterranean diet entails… and how it can help stop diabetes!
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can stop diabetes by first answering the question… What is the Mediterranean diet?
The Mediterranean diet originates from the eating habits of countries such as:
* Italy * Greece
* Spain * And France…
which are bordering the Mediterranean sea. This diet is not strict… and is considered more as
a lifestyle that involves both food… and habits. Within the Mediterranean diet… it is recommended
to eat plenty of: * Vegetables
* Fruits * Whole grains
* Nuts and seeds * Seafood
* Healthy fats * And spices….
While limiting the consumption of: * Dairy
* Meat * And refined sugars.
Limiting those foods doesn’t mean cutting them out of your diet entirely…
Rather than But more of eating them on special occasions.
Eating this way can be extremely beneficial for diabetics…
Mainly because the body receives a rich amount of varied nutrients.
Experts have pointed out that… People with diabetes are more
prone to nutritional deficiencies… And this is because the chronic disease
often impacts the ability of both: * The insulin
* And metabolism… Of properly processing nutrients from food.
Many studies have observed that… Mineral and vitamin deficiency
in diabetes can increase: * Blood glucose imbalances
* Insulin resistance * And risks of diabetes mellitus.
The most common deficiency found in people with diabetes are:
* Zinc * Magnesium
* Fiber * Vitamin D
* Vitamin E. * And Vitamin B
There are also other nutrients that may not be rated as deficiencies…
But are needed in generous quantities to keep diabetes symptoms in check…
Such as antioxidants: * Flavonols
* Anthocyanin * And quecertin.
These minerals… vitamins… and antioxidants… can easily be found in the Mediterranean diet!
In fact… some of the best foods for diabetics… including:
* Fatty fish * Leafy greens
* Berries * Avocados
* Nuts and seeds * And olive oil…
Which contains these nutrients…. Are highly prominent in the Mediterranean diet!
So… while the type of food included in the Mediterranean diet…
Is what is most recommended for diabetics… Another less known benefit of this diet is
the lifestyle habits that come with it. Countries who follow the Mediterranean
diet note that… Part of the lifestyle
includes eating with loved ones. When you enjoy a meal in a group…
You are more likely to chew more… And slow the pace of eating which can:
* Improve digestion * Increase the feeling of fullness
* And decrease the amount of food consumed. So… what does the research say
about the Mediterranean diet? And how can it help stop diabetes?
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And now… let’s break down… What does the research say
on the Mediterranean diet for diabetics? The Mediterranean diet has been linked with
plenty of benefits for diabetics including: * Stabilizing blood sugar levels
* Improving insulin sensitivity * Reducing inflammation
* Promote heart health * Protecting brain function
* And reducing the risks and complications of chronic diseases.
In a large study involving 20,000 participants… Experts concluded that… following a Mediterranean
diet significantly reduces the risks of: * High blood lipids… including cholesterol
and triglycerides * Stroke
* And Heart disease. And when it comes to prevention…
numerous studies have shown that…. A Mediterranean diet can decrease
the risks of developing diabetes… In people with cardiovascular problems.
Along with reducing the risks of chronic diseases and their complications…
The Mediterranean diet has shown to be beneficial for symptoms linked to diabetes.
A review of 17 studies observed that…. Eating this type of diet reduced:
* Fasting blood glucose * And HbA1c levels….
For people with type-2 diabetes. Furthermore… a study republished by
Harvard Medical in 600 adults noted that… Consuming a Mediterranean diet can:
* Reduce inflammation * Increase insulin sensitivity
* And improve the gut microbiome. So yes… the Mediterranean diet has
plenty of important benefits for diabetes… And can reduce the risks of complications…
like diabetes mellitus. But the question remains…
Can this diet actually prevent diabetes from developing in the first place?
Experts seem to suggest so. A large review observed that…
Consuming a Mediterranean diet can lower the risks of developing type-2 diabetes by up to 19%.
And what’s more is that… There is no known downside to consuming this diet!
Overall… The Mediterranean diet promotes a balanced… and healthy way of eating…
And following this kind of diet as a diabetic… Can help control and improve your symptoms!
But if you’re looking at starting the Mediterranean diet…
Make sure you also try to implement the lifestyle habits that go with it…
As… according to the countries who embrace this diet…
Lifestyle habits are equally important in the success of the Mediterranean diet.
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