Blood Sugar Regulation
To keep your blood sugar regulated can help you feel much better. The body's main energy source is glucose which is absorbed directly into the bloodstream. But it requires insulin a hormone secreted by the pancreas to get into the tissue cells. Consistently eating habits will help control blood sugar levels. Eat about the same amount of food every day at the same time each day. A variety of foods will help you reach your nutritional goals.
carbohydrates
Healthy carbohydrates like vegetables fruits low fat dairy products whole grains peas beans and lentils should be included in the daily diet. Approximately 40 percent to 65 percent of calories you consume each day should come from these healthy carbohydrates.
Fat
Saturated fat should account for no more than 7 percent of your daily calories and trans fats should be avoided altogether. Use solid fats sparingly such as butter margarine and fats. Use low-fat substitutes such as low-fat yogurt instead of butter. Good choices for monounsaturated fats are olive oil and canola oil. Polyunsaturated fats in nuts and seeds are a good choice too but remember the high calorie content of all fats.
Cholesterol and Protein
Keep cholesterol in check by consuming more than 200 mg per day. Choose lean meats use egg substitutes and choose skim milk over whole milk. Another healthy choice is fish including tuna cod halibut mackerel salmon and herring. Protein should provide you with16 percent to 20 percent of calories.
Fiber
Try to include 25 to 30 grams of fiber in your daily diet. Fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits beans peas and lentils whole wheat flour wheat bran and nuts help reduce risk of heart disease and control blood sugar levels. c0tBTXVli5
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