How to Eat Chocolate to Reduce Blood Sugar Raises...Eat Chocolate Like This

Diabetes is a disease closely linked to dietary habits. If blood sugar levels continue to rise due to food intake, insulin's ability to regulate blood sugar gradually declines, increasing the risk of developing diabetes. Professor Navid Sattar, an expert in metabolic medicine at the University of Glasgow, shared simple dietary tips to help prevent diabetes with the Daily Mail.

 

◇Snacks should be small and eaten slowly

 

Professor Navid Sattar said, "The widespread snacking culture worldwide is a major cause of weight gain," adding, "When choosing snacks, choose smaller portions and eat slowly." Popular snacks like potato chips, chocolate, and cakes can lead to excessive intake of calories, sugar, and fat. Buying these snacks in bulk or choosing bulk products makes it difficult to control portion size, exacerbating the problem of overnutrition. While snacking occasionally is recommended, avoid stocking up on large quantities of snacks at once and instead moderate your intake. For example, savor a 50-kcal piece of chocolate twice a day with a cup of tea. Eating slowly allows you to experience the sweetness of food longer, satisfying snack cravings while reducing blood sugar spikes.

◇ Quit sugary drinks

 

Avoiding sugary drinks like high-fructose corn syrup is one easy way to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. If you find it difficult to quit sweet drinks, it's best to replace them with zero-calorie drinks or water. Professor Sattar said, "Sweetened beverages like cola are 'empty calorie' foods that are low in nutrients and high in calories, so consuming them provides no benefit. You need to gradually reduce your intake of sugary drinks so that your taste buds become accustomed to them." One can of cola contains about 35 grams of sugar, which exceeds the World Health Organization's recommended daily intake of 25 grams.

 

◇Do not add sugar to tea or coffee

 

Just as with sugar-free beverages, you should also break the habit of adding sugar to your diet. For example, be mindful of adding sugar to tea or coffee. Reducing your sugar intake requires practicing not getting used to sweet tastes. When you feel a craving for a sweet snack, try eating raw fruit. This helps you feel fuller longer and reduces cravings for unhealthy snacks. Professor Sattar said, "High sugar intake can easily lead to taste addiction, which desensitizes you to sweetness. You should gradually reduce your sugar intake and work to restore a healthy palate. Once you break free from the sweet stimulus, you will eventually experience a strong sweetness sensation."

 

◇Add vegetables to your meals

 

It's recommended to fill half your dinner menu with vegetables. Professor Sattar says, "Eating a little more salad or other vegetable dishes than usual with your meal can help you feel fuller longer and raise blood sugar levels more gradually." Start by adding one favorite vegetable to your diet, and gradually increase the number of vegetables as you become accustomed to eating them.

 

 

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Nowadays, most drinks are sugar-free.

Although it is said to be zero calories,

I think it has a lot of additives

 

Children also drink it often,

I'm really worried