DIABETIC DIET FOR LONG LIFESPAN

A research carried out recently in france stated that the number of adults

diabetes has double in the last 30 years. 70% of the rise in diabetes in adults has been attributed to long lifespan and increase in economic conditions in the last 30 years. So how do we prevent the rise in diabetes. How do individuals infected with the disease control it, live a normal life and increase their life span if possible. The simple answer is eating the right diet.
Eating right is a key step in preventing and controlling the disease. Fortunately, you can still enjoy favourite food and take pleasure from your meals even when you are managing the disease. Your nutritional needs are still the same as everyone else, no special food or complicated diets. The key to a diabetic diet is moderation, eating a variety of nutritious food at regular intervals and sticking to regular meal times.
The nutritious food needed by diabetes patient

include
VEGETABLES:
Vegetables that have high fibre content is preferable. These include leafy vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, spinach, cucumber, onion, carrots, avocados, green beans and tomatoes. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and help to maintain balance diet.
FRIUTS
Fruits that are helpful for diabetics include oranges, mangoes, apples, bananas etc. These are also good source of vitamins and minerals.
MILK
Milk is an essential source of energy for diabetes. However the milk must be low fat milk and yoghurt products.


MEAT
Lean meat such as pork, veal and free range pork meat can be eaten by diabetes.
CARBONHYDRATES:
High fat carbohydrates or refined carbohydrates such as white rice, white potato, white bread, processed cereals and instant oat meals. should be avoided Instead eat brown rice, millet, sweet potatoes and whole grain bread. These are good for your health.
FOOD TO AVOID
Avoid food with high salt content and alcohol. These food interfere with the normal functioning of the heart and liver. Also avoid taking soda and juice drink mixed with preservatives.
Essentially, a diabetic diet should contain food from all classes of food with vegetables making a large part of the diet. Eating carbohydrate along with little fat or protein helps reduce blood sugar level, make you live a normal lifestyle and increase your lifespan.