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Home / Health Conditions / Diabetes / Forget What You Heard: Diabetes Does Not Run In Your Family!

Forget What You Heard: Diabetes Does Not Run In Your Family!

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You have probably heard it time and time again. “Diabetes runs in my family”. Although many hereditary diseases exist, things like diabetes and high blood pressure are not one of them. The truth is, dietary decisions get passed down resulting in the same outcome. Chances are the choices your parents make with their diets will become your own. This is why education on what you are putting in your body should be at the forefront of your adulthood. The earlier you get ahead of the dieting curve, the better things will be for you in the long run. Fried foods, starches, and sugary drinks are often referred to as comfort foods. While they can be temporarily comforting, they can eventually cause major complications! 

Lighten Up Celebratory Foods

Events like weddings, baby showers, Super Bowl parties, and Sunday dinners are the foundational environments for these unhealthy foods. Although these foods can be enjoyed in moderation, too much of them can eventually harm.

One of the great things about changing your diet early is that you may not have to completely go cold turkey. Instead, you can go for some great alternatives! Instead of meatballs with ground beef, you can try turkey meatballs. Turkey will have a significantly lower amount of fat and sodium. Instead of frying your chicken or fish in grease, try baking them or using an air fryer.

Ultimately, you want to avoid grease as much as possible. If you absolutely have to use grease, grapeseed oil is a great idea. For those party-goers who love a great snack at a home event, a charcuterie board is perfect and versatile. You can start it off with anything from carrots, broccoli, cheese, crackers, and much more! 

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The Truth About What You’re Drinking

The truth is, when you’re having a good time at a party or the movies, chances are you won’t be craving a tall glass of water. More than likely people are choosing sodas, juices, sugary teas, or alcohol.

Like most foods, moderation is always a great idea. Use that same mind state with your beverages while you are out having fun.

Most of your favorite liquors are packed with sugar whether from what’s being mixed in it or the alcohol itself. Your favorite juices are also loaded with syrup leaving you prone to diabetes over time.

One of the best ways to take control of your sugar intake is to strategize. Take a week or so and watch your

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