Meghna Dasgupta at The Hindu’s Business Line gives tips on food for breakfast that helps to keep the blood sugar level in check. In short, eat complex carbohydrates (whole grain items) with protein (soy milk, plain yogurt, nuts, seeds, lentils, and legumes) as it helps to slow sugar absorption. Some key takeaways for me are:
- Drink a large glass of hot water as soon as you get up to get the bowels moving and keep you hydrated.
- Drink herbal/fruit teas instead of regular/green tea or coffee as they are stimulants and raise sugar levels.
- Eat raw fruit instead of fruit juices as they lack fiber and raise sugar levels quickly.
- Eat plain unsweetened yogurt
- Drink soy milk
Read the article for recipes on cereals, eggs, a smoothie and others.
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Reuters reports that researchers have found that a type of fat found in hips and bottoms offers some protection against diabetes. The fat collects under the skin and helps improve the sensitivity to insulin, which regulates blood sugar. When tested in mice, researchers found that their metabolism improved leading to weight loss, improved blood sugar and insulin levels. The researchers are now trying to find out the substance within the fat is that is giving this benefit so that it can be used in medicines.
In reading comments on the news at various places, the general opinion has been that having a big bottom/hips is good and this finding proves it. Unfortunately, that is not what this study found. Excess fat is not only stored in a bottom/hips, it is stored elsewhere in the body as well. Thus, this excess fat can lead to many health problems including heart disease and diabetes. One should remember that for a given height, maintaining a weight within a normal range with adequate amount of fat is far better than having a big bottom/hips or being supermodel thin.
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