One serving of fruit may contain 15 grams of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (starch) or sugar affects blood sugar levels. Research has shown that people, who learn to control their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy and regular exercise can lower their risk of complications. So, I limit my intake of animal products as much as I can, and enjoy my daily morning yogurt.Managing a healthy diet can be a challenge for those living with diabetes. Personally, I’m not there yet, as I love yogurt, and have weighed the added benefits of my beloved creamy protein and probiotics against the recognized risks of regular consumption of animal products. We can get plenty of calcium and other vitamins from leafy greens and other veggies. If you want to step it up a notch, ditch the dairy. We won’t get the insulin spike that triggers hunger pangs (unlike when we eat processed carbs). A low-sugar yogurt will leave us feeling more satisfied, for longer. There’s fiber in the fruit, and plant sugars in their natural form, not to mention healthy fat in the nuts, and protein in the yogurt. The fruit makes up the bulk of this meal. The fruit is not a token sprinkle, nor a decorative touch. This is literally my breakfast sitting on my desk. Don’t forget your spoon.Įat at your desk and be the envy of your colleagues. Throw that in your lunch box alongside a snack-sized baggie of nuts and/or seeds and/or grains (I like cashews), and the yogurt. Defrost it in the microwave (mine takes about 3 minutes).
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |