3 More Reason to Eat Your Fruit & Vegetables
1. A recent study reported by BBC News website on August 19, 2010 suggested green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes. This is great news for those have a chance to change their lifestyle and reduce risk of developing diabetics. The message is very clear: Change your eating habits! Eat your 5 servings a day of fruit and vegetables. This translates to meaning that chips and soda are not helping your body. Plan your meals and snacks around fruit and vegetables.
2. Another report also reported by BBC News website March 2010 that two key medical treatments to halt diabetes are not resulting in reducing the risk. Only exercise and a healthy diet can really show the desired affect for the patient. Remember that 30 minutes of exercise per day can help a person. This can be split into 3 “10 minute” exercise intervals. Sometimes we might have 10 minutes here or there but can’t commit to 30 minute blocks of time.
3. One more article worth mentioning for those who love to eat white rice. Researchers are recommending a replacement of white rice with brown rice and/or wholemeal bread. The reason is simple: white rice causes a steep increase in blood sugar. Diabetics need to be concerned with the release of glucose into their bodies. A slower release is important.
Another starch that most diabetics should consider are sweet potatoes. A great substitute and an addition to baking with a brown potato.
