HERBALIFE DIABETES TYPE 2

Type 2 diabetes is as a result of the body developing resistance to insulin (a substance produced by cells in the pancreas to regulate amount of blood sugar in the body ),this means that the sugar in the body is not effectively controlled .To deal with diabetes type 2 , you need to control the blood sugar in your body using natural methods especially a vegetarian diet  .You should aim for the following in your diet :1)Eat food low in fat 2)Avoid processed food 3)Eat more dietary fiber  4)Eat food which is reach in vitamins and minerals  5)Eat more fruits and vegetables

 HERBALIFE DIABETES TYPE 2 – CONTROL

AVOID THE FOLLOWING

You  should avoid highly refined foods ,which means all canned foods ,bottled foods ,tinned foods and whitey foods should be avoided at any cost .Also take in fruits in their right amount , too much intake of fruits may lead to high levels of blood sugar !

You should also avoid all food and beverages that do not add any nutritional value to your diet .This means that you should avoid :coffee ,sodas  and alcohol

Focus on eating :whole grains ,legumes ,fruits and vegetables ,nuts ,milk ,eggs and some animal products ,in their correct amounts

RIGHT THINGS TO DO

EAT HIGH NUTRITIONAL FOODS

          You should focus on taking in more whole foods , organic – unrefined foods are essential for your  

          Health .You should focus on foods that add more nutrients than those that add more calories   

EAT VARIETY OF FOOD

Eating a variety of food will ensure that your body gains   nutrients which are required for growth and good health

EAT REGULARLY

By eating regular meals throughout the day  , help you to maintain  blood sugar constant ,missing meals

,especially  breakfast leads to low sugar which will cause low mood ,fatigue and irritability .You should

aim to have at least 3 meals per day to maintain constant blood sugar .If you feel hungry between the

meals ,you may need to take healthy snack like cereals ,fruits or nuts .You should eat regularly in small amount ,also ensure that there is a balance between the amount of energy you consume and the amount of energy you use .If you do more physical activities you can take in more energy

EAT ENOUGH CARBOHYDRATES

Carbohydrates are vital for the functioning of our body ,especially the brain ,your brain needs

carbohydrates  to function properly .Your brain needs carbohydrates as  fuel ,and it needs a steady supply of carbohydrates to function properly .Fruits and vegetables give complex carbohydrates which can be digested slowly keeping your body fully supplied of sugar it needs

EAT UNREFINED AND LESS REFINED FOODS

Less refined foods contain less calorie therefore may help you lose belly fat

Less refined foods like : whole grain ,cereals ,pulses ,fruits and vegetables  have a lower glycaemic  index

and are also nutritionally much better than refined foods .Less refined foods contain thiamin (B1) ,  a

vitamin  that has been associated with control of mood .Sugary foods are quickly absorbed into the

bloodstream  which may cause an initial ‘high’ or surge of energy that soon wears off as the body

increases  its insulin production ,leaving you feeling tired and low .Your body needs vitamins and

minerals to function well ,vitamins and minerals are digested slowly ,helping to control the rate of

glucose supply to your brain and body. When cooking  vegetables ,use a small amount of pre-boiled

water ,and should not be overcooked  ,you will lose much of the vitamin content .You should take

breads ,breakfast cereals ,rice and pasta ,potatoes ,at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables daily .

EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN

Proteins ensure a continuous supply of the amino acid tryptophan  to the brain ,which can improve your

mood .Fresh meat ,fish ,shellfish ,eggs ,nuts ,milk ,low fat cheese ,seeds are the best sources of protein .

EAT ENOUGH FATS

Our cells needs fats to maintain their structures and our brains are made of around 40%fat .Take more

amount of nuts ,seeds and use olive or nut oil dressing on salads .You should decrease trans fats found

in processed and packaged foods such as sausages ,processed meats ,pre-packaged cakes and biscuits .

EAT FISH

Oily fish contain omega 3 oils which may help reduce depression ,include them 3 times per week .You

can also make use of supplements such as olive  and avoid trans fats in processed foods .

MAINTAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT

Excessive weight loss or weight gain can negatively affect your mood .Lack of  good nutrition and weight

loss will deprive the brain of glucose .

DRINK MORE FLUID

Dehydration negatively affect your mood ,take in more fluid .aim about 2 liters per day .Avoid energy

drinks ,too much intake of coffee (limit to 3 cups ), too much intake of tea (limit to 5 cups ) as these 

contain caffeine which may have impacts on your mood .Avoid too much intake of alcohol as it has

dehydrating  affect leading to more depressed or anxious .Also avoid some drinks which contain high sugar level ,you can avoid drinking of soft drinks

REGULAR PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Physical activity help you burn more belly fat  .Physical activity leads to release of

endorphins which are feel good chemicals that help you to relax and feel happy  and also help you improve your mood .You should aim to do some physical activities about 30-60 minutes every day .Exercises help you deal with  some minor depression problems, you should  exercise in the outdoors

INTAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPLEMENTS

Heavy smokers and alcohol drinkers should make use of nutritional  supplements .Daily intake of vitamin

and mineral is essential .If you are a heavy smoker or alcohol drinker , you should avoid vitamin A and E

,avoid  liver as it is high in vitamin A

By taking advantage of these tips you can get rid of diabetes type 2 and also maintain a healthy body