get enough protein and physical activity. Also, listen to hunger cues. And don’t forget to thoroughly clean your juicer every day to avoid dangerous bacteria from building up.”
Bottom Line
You should choose your foods wisely. A healthy diet includes a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy foods, lean meats, and other proteins.
Weight loss is one of the best ways to manage diabetes. Losing as little as 10 to 15 pounds is enough to improve blood glucose levels. Weight loss can also improve blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improve blood pressure, and help you live longer with a better quality of life.
Studies show a slow, gradual weight loss of half a pound to one-pound weekly is the best weight-loss rate.
Be sure to discuss your weight loss plans and goals with your health care provider. When eating healthier, you may need an adjustment in your medication.
Constance Brown-Riggs, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World, a convenient guide to help people with diabetes enjoy all the flavors of the world while still following a healthy meal plan. Follow Constance on social media @eatingsoulfully