How to lower your cholesterol
1.Eat plenty of soluble fiber. Foods high in soluble fiber help prevent your digestive tract from absorbing cholesterol. These foods include: Whole-grain cereals such as whole bajra, sprouted ragi, oatmeal and oat bran Fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, pears, and prunes Legumes such as kidney beans, lentils, chick peas, black-eyed peas, and lima beans […]
You can swap barley for rice in diabetes
Eating barley instead of white rice will decrease sugar levels. Barley also has a low glycemic index and does not raise blood sugar levels as much as brown rice after meals. Barley can be used in place of rice in many dishes, including salads and soups. Serving grains about ¼ of a meal, is a […]
Ketchups can be harmful in diabetes
Ketchup is often considered one of the bad-boy condiments for people with type 2 diabetes. This may be in part because ketchup contains “hidden” sugar and salt, and also because people often use too much of it and put it on everything. Whole tomato is a healthy option for diabetes. So, it is suggested to […]
Fiber can reduce the risk of diabetes
Dietary fiber helps in prevention and control of diabetes mellitus. In quantities typically eaten, whole grain fiber is protective against T2DM while fruit fiber gives little protection. Whole-grain consumption was associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Cereal fiber shows effects of gut microbiota through mechanisms such as: 1) improving glucose tolerance 2) […]
Use of probiotics in gestational diabetes
Modulation of the gut microbiota via probiotic microorganisms could be effective in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus. Probiotics are a relatively new intervention, which are assessed by mothers’ metabolism, and can reduce blood sugar levels, prevent gestational diabetes and reduce the maternal and fetal complications resulting from it. Different type of probiotic food are […]
