Food Advice To Diabetes Affected People.

The first task you should undertake as soon as you come to know of your diabetes problem is to have a diet regimen that helps you in controlling this problem. But, at the same time, you should not lose sight of the nutritional aspect also because without proper nutrition, you may become susceptible to other health complications. Therefore, you should eat the right foods that can handle both these aims.
You have a variety of food items that can control your diabetes and simultaneously satisfy your desire for tasty foods. It is true that if you are asked to eat the same foods repeatedly, you will get bored and at one point of time, you may hate to eat. But, by switching to various types of foods, fruits, vegetables, dried beans, dairy products that contain less of fat, foods made of wholesome grains and so on, your desire for tasty foods and having varieties of foods is also taken care of. Further, some fruits and vegetables are seasonal and you can have more of them during those seasons. You can also use your creativity to cook these foods so that you will not get bored with these food items. But, you should never forget the fact that you have been affected by diabetes and you can not afford to be irresponsible in eating. The blood sugar must be kept within the prescribed limits.
A myth among those affected by diabetes is that if they take medicines, they can eat whatever they want. This is not true. You should continue to be eating right and this will only help you in having less toxic medicines for controlling your diabetes.
Another advantage in eating right is that your family members will also emulate you and avoid eating unhealthy foods. If you are creative and cook varieties of healthy foods, they will also be interested in them. There are a lot of diabetic cook books from which you can cook easy and good foods. You can have even inexpensive foods that are simultaneously very healthy.
Apart from eating right, you should also refrain from over-eating. Eating at the right times is another important factor that will help diabetes-affected people to control the problem. You should also ensure to drink plenty of water every day. Slow eating is another point that may help you to avoid over-eating.
Last but not the least, you should completely avoid junk and processed foods. These foods are available everywhere and you may be tempted to eat them. But, you can not afford to eat them and spoil your health. If you refrain from eating them and advise all those known to you also to avoid eating them, you will be doing a great service to the society.

     By Raman Kuppuswamy