{"id":7656,"date":"2023-04-10T19:48:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T00:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/?p=7656"},"modified":"2023-04-10T23:30:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T04:30:58","slug":"food-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/2023\/04\/10\/food-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-marketing-button uagb-marketing-btn__align-center uagb-marketing-btn__align-text-center uagb-marketing-btn__icon-after uagb-block-7283733e wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/you.earth\/library\" class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__link wp-block-button__link\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__title\">Subscribe Now<\/span><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M384 320c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v96H64V160h96c17.67 0 32-14.32 32-32s-14.33-32-32-32L64 96c-35.35 0-64 28.65-64 64V448c0 35.34 28.65 64 64 64h288c35.35 0 64-28.66 64-64v-96C416 334.3 401.7 320 384 320zM488 0H352c-12.94 0-24.62 7.797-29.56 19.75c-4.969 11.97-2.219 25.72 6.938 34.88L370.8 96L169.4 297.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.75 0 45.25C175.6 348.9 183.8 352 192 352s16.38-3.125 22.62-9.375L416 141.3l41.38 41.38c9.156 9.141 22.88 11.84 34.88 6.938C504.2 184.6 512 172.9 512 160V24C512 10.74 501.3 0 488 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><p class=\"uagb-marketing-btn__prefix\">Get access to Premium Features for FREE!<\/p><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A healthy diet is certainly no secret to having a healthy mind and body. The same is true in managing blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been diagnosed with diabetes you would have been told how the foods you eat impact your blood glucose levels. You would have also been told how much you eat and when you eat affects your levels too. Plus, the right combination of foods is also important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some basic tips that are important for managing your blood glucose levels through your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different Sugar Sources Affect You Differently<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone with blood sugar problems, hears the word &#8216;sugar&#8217; constantly. Two key factors are the total volume of sugar consumed, and the&nbsp;ratio of sugar in the meal &#8211; the percentage of total food consumed in that meal that is sugar or simple carbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/1.-Sweet-Pastry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/1.-Sweet-Pastry.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/1.-Sweet-Pastry-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is this ratio that GI or glycemic index seeks to measure. The amount and type of sugar eaten in any one meal makes a significant difference to blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some people who find it easy to eat a dozen donuts laden with sugar, and wash it all down with their favorite soft drink, yet find it difficult to eat a couple of apples and follow it with a glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the donuts and the apples contain sugar. The difference is the apples have their sugar content mixed with a good amount of fiber. This slows the rate of sugar breakdown and subsequent absorption into the bloodstream, so does not cause a sugar spike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Apples.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7663\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Apples.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Apples-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of sugar from the donuts that enters the blood increases at a rate much faster than the apples, thereby setting you up for a big sugar hit, and subsequent crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Eat Balanced Meals &#8211; Containing the Right Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foods that are loaded with sugar and are devoid of protein, fats and fiber will be absorbed immediately into the bloodstream thereby causing the levels of blood sugar to surge and then drop soon afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Balanced-Salmon-Meal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Balanced-Salmon-Meal.jpg 640w, https:\/\/hub.you.earth\/chronicles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/Balanced-Salmon-Meal-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain balanced blood glucose levels, eat foods that are high in protein, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and fiber. Your body will be able to utilize these foods for energy, and you won&#8217;t experience highs and lows. Your balanced meals also keep your blood sugar levels in balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Avoid Sugary Foods on an Empty Stomach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important food tip to remember is to never eat sugary foods on an empty stomach. If you choose to eat a dessert, make sure you to do it after a good healthy, balanced meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have protein, fiber and\/or healthy fats in your stomach, you will less likely suffer from a sugar spike by eating that dessert. The other food types will help slow down sugar assimilation. On an empty stomach, however, the digestive enzymes have no other target and will too quickly have all the sugar in your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that&#8217;s not a green light for you to over indulge in cakes and treats just because you&#8217;ve been good with your main meal. For optimum health, no dessert is still a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Think of Simple Carbs and Sugars as Your Nemesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who has difficulty managing their blood sugar levels, you should treat simple carbohydrates and sugars as your nemesis or enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will help make it easier for you to avoid simple sugar in all its forms. 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