FOOD THAT REDUCE BLOOD SUGAR

CINNAMON stimulates the activity of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar.

GREEN TEA 1-2 cups per day lavish tea catechins helps regulate blood sugar too. 

 

VINEGAR When we add it to foods with many carbs we delay absorption of  Glucose.  

OATS causes mild increase in blood sugar. Also regulates appetite by causing the feeling of satiety. 

BEANS are rich in fiber and causing satiety too. Suitable for diabetics since they have a low glycemic index.

FATTY FISH Diabeticss are at risk of cardiovascular disease. So they must consume at least 1-2 times per week  fishes as salmon, sardines, tuna because they have omega 3 fats.

ALMONDS have good fats, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. They have a low glycemic index and can be consumed uncooked on a daily basis (about 10 almonds per day). Lowers blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin.

VEGETABLES The half cup consumption reduces the risk of diabetes by 27%.Their action is probably due to the high concentration of antioxidants containing.

• Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

STRONG AND SHINY HAIR

What we need for beautiful, shiny and strong hair? The answer is a balanced diet!

PROTEIN

Meat and seafood. Meat protein has the highest biological value. Also the meat consumption gives us Zn and Cu witch are fighting hair loss. We can get Cu while we eat dark chocolate, beans and nuts.

FOLIC ACID Contributes to cell multiplication.Green leaf vegetables such as spinach, lettuce and beans.Unfortunatelly is sensitive in high temperature (the loss is more or less 50-90%).For than reason we should consume vegetables fresh or light cooked.

VITAMIN E Nuts and olive oil.Vitamin E is the vitamin of youth.Also is antioxidant.That means that prevents the creation of free radicals and this delays the process of hair ageing.In combination with vitamin C the rule of vitamin E increased.Vitamin E can getted from olive oil,nuts,oat,spinach,eggs,fishes,green bean. Selinium is antioxidant too. Sources of selinium are fishes(also full in Ω-3),whole grains,liver,chicken fillet.

VITAMIN C Sources green and red peppers, broccoli, potatoes, oranges, lemons, Brussels sprouts.Vitamin C is important for collagen creation, a protein witch is basic for the tissue of the root of hair. Also is a great antioxidant. Prevents ageing.

VITAMIN A Is crucial for regular circle life of cells. The vitamin A deficiencies can cause dryness and fragile hair. Sources liver, dairy, eggs, butter. β-carotin is also necessary because is pro-vitamin A.Is antioxidant too and is detectable in fruits and vegetables with bright coulor as carrots, spinach, broccoli.

Maria Pan, Clinical biologist