Eat potatoes in the morning and eat plenty of 'this' in the evening for cardiovascular health

When managing blood sugar, deciding what to eat and how much to eat is a common concern. You should also consider the types of food consumed at different times of the day. Healthy foods can vary depending on when you eat.

 

 

You should eat plenty of vegetables for dinner.

 

Let's eat plenty of vegetables for dinner. According to a study by a research team at Harbin Medical University in China that examined the diets of 4,600 diabetic patients, their heart health varied depending on the types of food consumed at different times of the day. Consuming carbohydrate-rich foods for breakfast and lunch, and vegetables for dinner, was associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. Avoiding processed meat at all times of the day also lowered the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

In particular, people who ate a lot of vegetables in the evening had a 45% lower risk of death compared to those who did not. On the other hand, people who ate a lot of processed meat in the evening had a 74% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not.

 

 

Insulin secreted differently according to circadian rhythms

 

Why did this result occur? Carbohydrate metabolism and insulin secretion all occur in accordance with the body's circadian rhythm. These activities are most efficient in the morning and gradually decrease starting from the afternoon. For this reason, foods containing carbohydrates should be consumed at breakfast or lunch.

 

Many diabetic patients have difficulty controlling their blood pressure in the evening.

Dark-colored leafy vegetables are rich in antioxidants that help regulate blood pressure, so it is recommended to eat broccoli and similar vegetables for dinner. Since inflammatory and oxidative stress responses are most active in the evening, you should avoid consuming processed meats at this time.

 

In summary, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease caused by diabetes, it is advisable to consume appropriate foods in accordance with your body's circadian rhythm. You should eat starchy foods like potatoes or whole grains for breakfast and lunch, dark-colored vegetables for dinner, and reduce your intake of processed meats.