November is celebrated as Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November. Diabetes is a long-term disease that occurs when there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body. If not properly managed, people with diabetes have a higher risk of other serious health problems. A person may develop diabetes due to various factors including lifestyle. It is well known that being overweight or obese, physical inactivity and eating unhealthy carbohydrates can increase the risk of diabetes. However, in a recent Instagram video, nutritionist and diabetes educator Khushboo Jain Tibrewala explains an important risk factor that is often overlooked – stress.
“If you are doing everything right, but your glucose level is still not coming down, stress could be the cause. Many times people are diagnosed with diabetes in their 20s and 30s. are too young for, right? But upon investigation we found out that although they may have a genetic risk or they may be eating unhealthy foods or they may have bad habits, the last important point, the trigger that causes type 2 diabetes, Usually there’s high stress. It could be a bad work environment, it could be any number of things,” the nutritionist explains in the clip.
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Along with using calming techniques to regulate your emotions, your food choices can also help. A healthy gut promotes a healthy mind and vice versa. Nutritionists explain that instead of eating junk food during stress, eating foods that soothe your stomach can be beneficial for managing your stress and reducing the risk of conditions like diabetes.
The nutritionist explains, “Eat foods that calm your stomach. This will calm the entire system and as a result, it will also calm your mind and you will be able to face life more effectively.”
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Adding prebiotics and probiotics to your diet is a simple and effective way to improve your gut health. Include natural foods that promote a healthy gut microbiome.
Prebiotic Foods for Your Diet:
- Whole grains
- beans
- Garlic
- Onion
- leak
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Asparagus
- oats
- Apple
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Probiotic Foods for Your Diet:
- hard cheese
- kefir
- natural yogurt
- tempeh
- kimchi
- sour cabbage
Additionally, include plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet, as well as hydration through antioxidant-rich healthy beverages such as green tea and water. Be healthy!
