Include 10-15 minutes of walking in your daily routine
If you have a desk job, take a break every 30 minutes
Use the stairs as often as you can
Combine walking with local shopping
Include Millets in your diet
Millets are rich in proteins, minerals, vitamins and dietary fibre
Millets control your appetite and reduce your blood sugar
Consume one dish made of millets at-least twice a week
Buy millets from your local kirana store to keep the cost low
Take up high-intensity exercises
High-intensity exercises burn more calories and manage blood sugar better
High-intensity exercises include jogging, treadmill, swimming, tennis
At-least twice a week, do high-intensity exercises for 15-20 minutes
Having a companion during these exercises helps you stay motivated
Combine Nutrients wisely
Carbs when combined with protein and fat reduces your blood sugar
Fats and protein slow down digestion and prevent spikes in blood sugar
Combine a fruit with a piece of chicken or fish and some cheese
Combine rice with a dhal item and couple of spoons of ghee
Eat fruits whole, do not juice them
A whole fruit contains more fibre than its juice, ounce to ounce
If you like to consume fruit juices, do not add sugar to them
When consuming fruit juice, keep the quantity limited
Cut and eat fruits when they are fresh. Avoid tinned or canned fruits
Take a walk after every meal
Walking for 10 minutes after a meal keeps your blood sugar in check
Make it a habit to walk after a heavy meal
In case of cold or rainy weather, walk inside your home
Choose the right vegetables
All vegetables are not the same. Some have more starch than others
Corn, peas, potato, yam, tapioca and sweet potato are high in starch
Leafy greens, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, beans are low in starch
Use the right mix of high and low starch vegetables in your daily diet
Also Read: Planning A South Indian Diabetic Friendly Diet[1]
Get plenty of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is produced in the body when exposed to sunshine
Vitamin D improves bone health and increases immunity
Vitamin D regulates insulin production and manages blood sugar
Foods rich in Vitamin D include fatty fish, egg yolk and mushrooms
Include nuts in your daily diet
Nuts are high in healthy fats and low in carbs
Consume nuts as a snack, or combine with meals
Use nuts for garnishing your daily meal
Grind nuts and add to juices, soups[2], curries or porridge
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Planning A South Indian Diabetic Friendly Diet: https://kauveryhospital.com/blog/family-and-general-medicine/planning-a-south-indian-diabetic-friendly-diet/