Ways to lower your blood sugar
According to
the American Diabetes Association, one in 11 Americans has diabetes and
another 86 million adults in America are at high risk of developing
type 2 diabetes. What
most people don’t realize is that even the smallest steps towards
living a healthier lifestyle can drastically reduce the risk of forming
this serious condition. It’s important to start moving towards healthier
choices by examining one key component, your blood sugar. Here's are some tips on
ways to lower your blood sugar on a regular basis.
- Eat more fiber. Aim to eat at least 25-30 grams of fiber per day by way of unprocessed foods.
- Eat fresh. Instead, take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Get adequate sleep. Sleep impacts a variety of aspects of your health.
- Believe it or not, eat more fat. BUT only the healthy sources of fat. Avocados and nuts are foods that lower insulin resistance and improve average blood glucose.
Here is an article about lower your blood sugar to reduce your risk of developing diabetes, you may want to read.
https://www.geha.com/about-us/news-and-alerts/health-ereport/january-2016-health-ereport/ways-to-lower-your-blood-sugar?unique_id=Do you have Diabetes? Consider signing up for the Kitchen Creations Cooking School starting in February at the Quay County Extension Office.
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