Diabetes Care Zw’s Post

DID YOU KNW? Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. These bacteria help regulate digestion and blood sugar levels, making them valuable allies for #diabetes management. #diabetes2 #diabetesdiet

Happy Whole Grains Month! Barley, quinoa, oats, brown rice, whole-grain pastas, breads, whole-wheat flour, whole-grain cornmeal and cereals are some whole grain foods that can help reduce the risk of some chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Consuming whole grain foods containing fiber can also help support a healthy digestive system! As we kickoff this month’s ode to #wholegrains, it’s important to remember words like multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, seven-grain and bran don’t necessarily indicate a whole grain food. So how can you tell? Look for “whole grain” on the ingredient list or for the Whole Grain Stamp on packaging. How will you be incorporating more whole grains this month? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eQquNW2B

From artificial preservatives to refined sugars and unhealthy fats, processed foods are often loaded with ingredients that wreak havoc on our health. Say goodbye to mystery ingredients and hello to whole, natural foods! Join The Challange. Get Dr. Nsahlar Power latest Debut book “Bye-Bye Chronic Diseases” This book promises to teach you in depth how to use natural food, found all around you to totally crush all chronic diseases. #fotenon #NaturalNourishment

Are your legumes bloating your gut?🤷🏻♀️ 🫘 Legumes contain 'oligosaccharides.' It is a form of carbohydrate that has multiple sugars. Now, oligosaccharides do not get digested in your small intestine. They get digested in your large intestine, and gas is developed as a by-product of this digestion.🔥 The ingredient that is going to help here is haldi (turmeric)🫚.Studies have been conducted to show that turmeric helps treat symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). 👉🏻Pro tip: Soak the legumes overnight 🕰️🌗 with turmeric 🫚

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐞𝐭, 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭. 𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 3-4 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧... During #winter, the body’s #survival switch increases #hunger to ensure adequate energy reserves for colder months. This adaptation involves a higher #metabolic rate to generate heat, which boosts energy expenditure and signals increased hunger. #Fructose, a sugar metabolized primarily in the liver, plays a crucial role by promoting fat storage. High fructose intake, common in winter diets with calorie-dense and sweetened foods, can amplify appetite and cravings. Together, these mechanisms ensure the body accumulates fat reserves to cope with cold and potential food scarcity, aligning with evolutionary survival strategies.

Why are there so many halogens in harmful chemicals? 📝🤔 Halogens include fluorine, chlorine, and bromine. Food ingredients may include the terms fluoride, chloride, and bromide. These are reactive, but I wonder where they frequently chemically react in the body. Alternatively, iodine is important for preventing goiters. I eat iodized salt. Furthermore, salt is sodium and chloride. The risks and benefits of halogens in the human diet may be something to consider. What are your thoughts on this? 👩🔬📝 #MAHA

Top 5 Harmful Foods Causing Brain Decline and Chronic Disease Discover the most damaging foods and ingredients that contribute to brain decline and chronic disease. Refined carbohydrates, vegetable oils, alcohol, grains (including whole grains), and legumes make it to the list. Stay informed and make healthier choices for a better future. #BrainHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention #HealthyEating #NutritionFacts #FoodAwareness #WellnessTips #HealthyHabits #DietaryChoices #FoodImpact #HealthEducation

Let’s have a serious talk about eliminating trans fats from the Caribbean! Trans fats, also known as trans-fatty acids, hydrogenated oils, or partially hydrogenated oils, are dangerous ingredients often hidden in ultra-processed foods. Created through hydrogenation, they turn liquid oils into solid fats, giving processed foods longer shelf life and a desirable texture. But at what cost? Trans fats are linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and coronary heart disease, with a 2010 analysis estimating 537,000 global deaths due to trans fats—160,000 of these in the Americas and the Caribbean, nearly half of them premature. That’s why we’re partnering with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition to eliminate trans fats from our food supply and protect our health. Together, we can make the Caribbean trans fat-free and healthier for everyone! Healthy Caribbean Coalition #TransFatFreeCaribbean #LetsEliminateTransFats

Do you struggle to lose weight 🤷♂️ No matter what you do with diets, working out 🏋️♂️ drinking more water then soda🥤 …you just keep falling short? What if I told you it could be partially due to the diversity of your gut microbiome? 🦠 Several specific species of gut bacteria, when in abundance, can be more adept at extracting energy from food -Clostridium ramosum, Bacteroidetes thetaiotaomicron to name a couple. Though that may sound positive…it can actually have an interesting effect on how your body absorbs and utilizes calories 😯 Imagine food as a treasure chest 🔑🧳 More efficient bacteria will pry open that chest allowing more access to absorb the “gold”. In other words, our bodies might absorb more calories (gold) then we need. That excess energy then gets stored as fat leading to weight gain over time. On the flip side, bacteria like Bacteroidetes fragilis produce a compound called butyrate. Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid which can help promote satiety through creation of beneficial metabolites like succinate. Though there is still continuing research on this, it amazes me more and more how important it is to take care of your gut. Keep it diverse! #gutmicrobiome #weightloss

On occasions we can be guilty of adding that extra bit of salt to our evening meal. But did you know excess salt (sodium) increases the risk of high blood pressure? However, there is a simple and effective solution – potassium enriched salt. Potassium-enriched salts replace some of the sodium chloride that makes up regular salt with potassium chloride. Potassium-enriched salt works to lower blood pressure not only because it reduces sodium intake but also because it increases potassium intake. If you have patients with high blood pressure, try suggesting the potassium salt as a tasty, healthier alternative. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gsc4dTtz #advaraheartcare #hearthealth #highbloodpressure