For those suffering with diabetes, to them life is a perpetual battle with insulin. An essential hormone manufactured by the pancreas, insulin plays an important role in absorbing glucose from foods we eat to convert to energy. Failure of the body to use insulin effectively could lead to insulin resistance which is a precursor to prediabetes, diabetes and other serious conditions. As a result, more insulin is built up to stabilize blood sugar from spiraling out of control. The cells stop responding to signals, making it €insulin-resistant€.
Most people with insulin resistance are unaware of its existence for many years until their doctor diagnosed them later on with diabetes, a chronic disease that has affected about 347 million people worldwide. …show more content…
Eating fats generally does not make one fat. But pigging out on UNHEALTHY FAT is a different story. Healthy fats from avocado, seeds and nuts are vital sources of energy without adding an extra pound to your weight. Be careful of foods labeled as €low-calorie€ and €low-fat€ as they may secretly contain sugar or sugar substitute that may trap fat rather than burn them for energy.
It's best to avoid refined carbohydrates like white sugar, white bread, pasta, sodas, potatoes and other processed foods with added sugar. I ditched them many years ago when I found out that that they were the main reason why I got fat. Remember, the more refined and processed our food, the more insulin we need to produce to metabolize them. So think before caving in to your carbo cravings.
Exercise Regularly. Just get out there and exercise on a daily basis. It's that simple! It doesn't only lower insulin resistance, it can vastly improve your overall health. Exercise allows muscles to absorb more glucose without insulin. You don't necessarily have to sign up for a rigorous fitness program in a gym. Just a 30-minute brisk walk, 3-5 times a week is all it takes to keep your insulin level in
Most people with insulin resistance are unaware of its existence for many years until their doctor diagnosed them later on with diabetes, a chronic disease that has affected about 347 million people worldwide. …show more content…
Eating fats generally does not make one fat. But pigging out on UNHEALTHY FAT is a different story. Healthy fats from avocado, seeds and nuts are vital sources of energy without adding an extra pound to your weight. Be careful of foods labeled as €low-calorie€ and €low-fat€ as they may secretly contain sugar or sugar substitute that may trap fat rather than burn them for energy.
It's best to avoid refined carbohydrates like white sugar, white bread, pasta, sodas, potatoes and other processed foods with added sugar. I ditched them many years ago when I found out that that they were the main reason why I got fat. Remember, the more refined and processed our food, the more insulin we need to produce to metabolize them. So think before caving in to your carbo cravings.
Exercise Regularly. Just get out there and exercise on a daily basis. It's that simple! It doesn't only lower insulin resistance, it can vastly improve your overall health. Exercise allows muscles to absorb more glucose without insulin. You don't necessarily have to sign up for a rigorous fitness program in a gym. Just a 30-minute brisk walk, 3-5 times a week is all it takes to keep your insulin level in