Excesses in food Christmas Y New Year’s double the lack of control of metabolic rates, especially among patients with diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, say the specialists. Hence the importance of paying attention to which foods we consume.
Information published by Infosalus is more than shocking and triggers alarms: some 537 million adults they currently live with diabetes worldwide and its associated problems.
Hence, medical consultations are common after the Holidays celebration period, so in this situation it is recommended to enjoy these celebrations avoiding excesses.
How to avoid gaining kilos if I have diabetes
Enric Sánchez, head of the obesity diet therapy working group of the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO), focuses on getting those extra kilos typical of these dates.
Weight gain produces adverse metabolic consequences, including a increased blood sugar, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseaseespecially among women, emphasize doctors and nutritionists.
Remember that traditional Christmas meals are rich in salt and fat and together with food tipical dessertsThey usually cause weight gain.
In this sense, they alert the hypertensive patientsthat “they are more likely to be overweight and, conversely, obese or overweight people have a 2 to 3 times greater risk of hypertension.
What to eat and what not if I have diabetes
In case of high triglycerides and diabetes recommend limiting the intake of saturated fats, found for example in products of animal origin such as butter, fat in meats and whole milk products. Also you have to Eliminate all types of alcoholic and sugary drinks.
On the other hand, it is recommended to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables, Dietary cooked legumes without adding sausages, whole grains and their derivatives (bread, rice, pasta), fish (white and blue). It is preferable to select lean meats and consume fish.
As far as cooking methods are concerned, it is best to cook food at grilled, roasted and boiled.
Christmas and New Year menu buttons
Carmen Yoldi, member of the Spanish Diabetes Society, points out on the site that people with this pathology should check the amount of carbohydrate-rich foods during these dates.
Consider that Christmas menus are usually not very rich in this nutrient, given that a lot of meat is eaten and in some places fish.
At the same time, they mention that menus should basically consist of seasonal and local horticultural products.
Another fundamental aspect for diabetes: a constant and controlled intake of carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice and potatoes) to avoid significant fluctuations in blood sugar.
When it comes to dessert, focus on control. Eat a piece or two of nougat, sweet bread, and other varieties.
A great option is a fruit tart or take advantage of nuts. Not all, of course, but knowing how to choose, limiting the quantity, but not prohibiting it.
Do not abuse alcohol consumption. is another of the keys on these very special dates, when people tend to push the envelope at will.
Source: Clarin
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