According to the International Diabetes Federation, the incidence of the disease increased by 16% worldwide between 2019 and 2021. In Brazil, 214,000 people between the ages of 20 and 79 died of diabetes in 2021 alone. And the number in the country is huge: about 7% of the population is diabetic, which equates to about 16, 8 million Brazilians.
This Monday (14th), the importance of awareness against the disease is being discussed on World Diabetes Day🇧🇷 The date has been celebrated since 1991 to warn of the risks and increase in diabetes cases around the world.
With that in mind, The Cooking Guide has prepared a list of foods that can help improve the quality of life of those living with the disease🇧🇷 Since, according to nutrologist Oswalmir Sá, following a balanced and specific diet is as important as the use of drugs in the treatment of diabetes.
“In diabetes control it is important to be consistent in foodmaintain a mixed diet accompanied by a nutritionist, even on weekends, without exaggerating with industrialized products, and always opt for fresh or less industrialized foods”, explains the specialist.
If you are looking for a diet that helps you control the disease, this nutrilogist-suggested food selection is for you. Check below:
dark leafy greens
Rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, these vegetables still contain potassium, iron and calcium. You can also highlight the fact that they are low in calories and carbohydrates. Good examples of dark leafy greens to include on the menu are spinach, broccoli and kale🇧🇷
citrus fruits
If you consume citrus fruit with pomace, you will get a lot of fiber. Other important benefits offered by these foods are vitamin C and potassium. As good options, we have orange, lemon, lime and mandarin.
Sweet potato
Treasure of the marombe, the sweet potato It can help overcome cravings for sweets. It’s also beneficial because it has low-glycemic carbohydrates, which means it doesn’t cause your blood sugar to rise too quickly.
chestnuts
Eating just a handful of nuts a day ensures good health benefits. They are able to reduce the feeling of hunger, as well as having good fats, magnesium and fiber. chia and flaxseedfor example, they still have the important omega 3.
Fish
Even fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids are highly recommended for this type of diet. This fat can help reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation in the body. Good options are salmon, sardines, trout and tuna.
Tomato
In addition to citrus fruits, tomato it is also a good option for this diet. This is because it is a source of vitamins C and E, as well as containing potassium. Another important aspect of tomatoes is that the fruit has antioxidants, which can go down or up depending on how it’s prepared.
milk and yoghurt
Finally, it’s also good drink milk and consume yogurt🇧🇷 Both are sources of calcium and protein. The indication of the nutrologist is to opt for options without added sugar, which make them “leaner”.
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