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SMART BLOOD SUGAR

The Best Foods to Eat for Good Blood Sugar Control.

By Olivia SmithPublished 5 years ago • 3 min read
SMART BLOOD SUGAR
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Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is important for your body. In addition to lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure, it can also lower the risk of several different cancers.

A steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is recommended for the most effective long-term weight management plan.

Many eating plans leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied. These are the major reasons why you might find it hard to stick to a healthier eating plan. However, not all diets have this effect.

Low carb diets and whole-food, lower-calorie diets are more effective for weight loss and may be easier to stick to as compared to other diets. Here are some ways to start shredding weight from today that involve healthy eating and living habits.

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Cut back on refined carbs

Refined carbs are often found in foods like pasta, bread, and white rice. They have been processed extensively and have lost much of their natural fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

The thing about refined carbs is that they tend to be digested very quickly which can cause a spike in your blood sugar levels.

Eating foods with high glycemic index values can trigger insulin production which brings the level of glucose in your blood back to normal levels.

However, these spikes can lead to an increase in weight gain and the risk of diabetes. It’s important for you to not just cut back on refined carbs but also limit starchy carbs which convert into sugar more quickly than others. You should aim for a diet consisting of whole-grain carbohydrates instead.

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Eat protein, fat, and vegetables

Protein is an important part of our diet. Protein helps build muscle, which is helpful for maintaining a healthy weight. It also stabilizes blood sugar levels. You can get protein from eating meat, fish, or dairy products. Fish is a good source of protein with minimal fat and cholesterol.

Fats are important for your body as well, but you should still avoid fats that are processed and high in cholesterol. Vegetable oils are healthier choices for cooking oil because they have many health benefits. Some examples of vegetables you can eat are broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, zucchini, and more.

Vegetables contain very few calories for the volume eaten and provide nutrients like fiber and antioxidants that help protect against chronic disease. Vegetables make up about half the plate when you're following the recommended serving size of vegetables per day (4 cups).

Move your body at least for 30 minutes a day

One way to lose weight is to move your body. You don't have to run a marathon or go on a strenuous workout. Anything that gets you up and moving will help and is worth the effort. It doesn't matter if you do an activity for 5 minutes or 30 minutes, just do something so it's not sitting all day.

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Drink plenty of water

Drinking plenty of water is the most important way to stay hydrated. Studies show that we can lose up to 13 pounds in a year by simply drinking more water.

Drinking enough water also helps to maintain a healthy weight and, in turn, reduce or prevent many diseases. Drinking too much caffeine and alcohol will lead to dehydration and leave you feeling fatigued and dehydrated.

The average person needs about 64 ounces of water per day (about eight 8-ounce cups) for optimal health.

It is recommended that you drink at least three cups prior to your workout session or intense physical activity, as well as while you are engaging in any type of physical activity or exercise.

It is important to remember that not all fluids have the same level of hydration capacity. Some beverages can actually dehydrate you more than hydrate you, such as caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, and soda.

If you have been consuming a lot of these types of beverages throughout the day, it may be best for you to switch from these types of drinks to something healthier so that your body can reap some benefits from staying adequately hydrated.

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Conclusion

Eating well is one of the most important things you can do to take control of your health. The best way to eat well is to eat a variety of foods from all the food groups.

It’s also important to limit foods that cause your blood sugar to spike, like refined carbs. And don’t forget to move your body for at least 30 minutes a day. It’s that simple!

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    Written by Olivia Smith