Type 2 Diabetes | 9 Diabetes Diet Myths Answered

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2. 9 Diabetes Diet Myths Answered – Truweight’s Senior Nutrition Coach Sushmita Mukherjee Half knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance!! – Thomas B. Macaulay Yes, it is true that half knowledge is worse than ignorance and especially when it is regarding any disease, that too like DIABETES. https://truweight.in/

3. 1. Myth- “Eating sugar causes diabetes” Fact– According to American Diabetes Association only eating too much of sugar alone doesn’t always lead to diabetes, it also depends on many other factors. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and possibly an autoimmune response to a trigger. Whereas, Type 2 diabetes is caused by heredity and various factors such as overweight or obese, being sedentary, too much of stress, having high blood pressure. https://truweight.in/

4. 1. Myth- “Eating sugar causes diabetes” https://truweight.in/

5. 2. Myth- “No to carbohydrates” Fact- Zero or low carb diet are becoming quite popular. However, Carbohydrates can never be anyone’s enemy. They give us the energy to perform voluntary functions like walking, driving, talking as well as involuntary functions like respiration, blood circulation, digestion etc. It is never the carb alone rather the type of carb, quality and quantity of carb are what is very much important for those with diabetes. https://truweight.in/

6. “No to carbohydrates” https://truweight.in/

7. 3. Myth- “Diabetic people can never have rice”. Fact- Rice is one of the staple foods in India. So instead of saying no to rice carbs, thinking it to be one of the main causes of diabetes, choose the right type of rice that gives right carbs. Diabetic people should always choose unpolished or semi polished rice and avoid white rice. For eg- brown rice or red rice can be good options for diabetics. https://truweight.in/

8. “Diabetic people can never have rice”. https://truweight.in/

9. 4. Myth- “Potatoes cannot be consumed if diabetic.” Potatoes are high in carbs, but one can still enjoy them in moderation. Instead of having potato alone, make healthy combinations by preparing potato with protein sources such as green peas, or potato in a salad with veggies such as broccoli can be consumed. One can have a cheat meal once a week. The recommended quantity will be 50 g which is a small sized potato or if medium sized, take ½ portion. https://truweight.in/

10. “Potatoes cannot be consumed if diabetic.” https://truweight.in/

11. 5. Myth- “Say goodbye to sweets and desserts forever.” Fact- No need to restrict sweets completely. We believe sweets and desserts are the causes of diabetes. Yes, they do contribute but According to the National Institutes of Health, restricting yourself too much may eventually lead to binge eating or overeating. So the most important part is not to restrict rather control the portion size. Get over with the mentality of all or nothing. Take a small portion for example, in case of ice cream can have 1 or 2 tbsp once in 15 days or choose a healthier option such as blend thick curd with fresh fruit and have once a week. https://truweight.in/

12. “Say goodbye to sweets and desserts forever.” https://truweight.in/

13. 6. Myth- “For Diabetes, fruits should be restricted” Fact- According to American Diabetes Association, all fruits are allowed but you will need to keep in mind that fruits with high glycemic index need to be taken in a smaller portion. For example, fruits high in glycemic Index such as Banana, Mango, Jackfruit, Custard apple etc. can be taken in 50 g only while fruits with a low glycemic index like apple, orange, mosambi, papaya, pine apple, pomegranate can be 100 g. https://truweight.in/

14. “For Diabetes, fruits should be restricted” https://truweight.in/

15. 7. Myth- “Sugar-free products are healthy” Fact– If you think sugar free products are great ways for prevention of diabetes, you are wrong. Sugar-free products often contain artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are the chemical or natural compounds that can replace the sweet taste of sugar without adding any calories. Wow! Isn’t that great? The benefit of sugar without its side effect!! – Ideally no. Yes, it is true that it doesn’t add on to calories but you tend to eat more high calories food otherwise, as it increases the appetite. https://truweight.in/

16. Sugar-free products are healthy” https://truweight.in/

17. 8. Myth- “Diabetic people should not exercise much” Fact– Doctors always advice routine physical exercises for diabetes. Exercise helps burn the extra fat, reduces stress levels and helps control cholesterol and diabetes sugar levels. It also increases insulin sensitivity. 30-40 mins of exercise (eg-walking/ yoga) is very much recommended for diabetic people. It is desirable to have a 10 mins walking session, keeping a gap of 45 mins after dinner. https://truweight.in/

18. “Diabetic people should not exercise much” https://truweight.in/

19. 9. Myth: “Diabetes diet is all about reducing sugar and simple carbs” Fact- It’s not only about simple sugar (Table sugar) and simple carbs to be avoided for the prevention of Diabetes. Yes, simple sugars need to be avoided or controlled, for example, stop taking table sugar in food and beverages. And avoid starchy products like potato/ white rice but along with that, we also need to keep a check on our consumption of refined food/ Processed foods like ketchup/ sauces/ jams and jellies, packaged fruit juices that have a lot of sugar. Also in fruits, there is simple sugar, so it is better to have one fruit (100 g) and have it before sunset. https://truweight.in/

20. “Diabetes diet is all about reducing sugar and simple carbs” https://truweight.in/

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