With the increasing frequency of lifestyle diseases regardless of age. We have seen increased diabetes, pre-diabetes and high cholesterol being diagnosed in younger patients ever than before. Intuitively most know that we need to fix the diet when faced with such diagnosis.
Where to start in order to start a health restoration journey
- Get out the sugar.
Go low on added sugar,the cakes ,sodas biscuits etc. It is almost hard to refrain from sugar related foods but if taken in lower quantity the results are worth.
2. Use whole unrefined foods.
If you don’t cook then is most probably refined unless it comes directly from the farm. Cook real food chosen from wide variety of grains such as beans,lentils etc
Keep servings to a maximum of 2 cups per day.
3. Increase vegetable servings
They should take almost half of your plate. Enjoy the diversity for various nutrients. You can increase your vegetable servings to 3 times a day whenever possible.
4. Use good fats as part of your diet
Avocados and eggs are simple choices you can add to any meal as you replace the carbohydrate serving.
5. Eat nuts and seeds
They are rich in magnesium and fibres like those from peanuts, almonds,macadamia. A handful is just enough instead of a cake or other starch based snack.
6. Get on the move
Incorporate 20 to 30 minutes walk in your busy schedule.It could be easier than a gym depending on your lifestyle.
The bottom line is reducing the carbs in your diet. You can visit us for more personalized approach depending on your specific issue. The above is a good starting place for you to take control of your health whether at risk or already diagnosed with a lifestyle disease.