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Advanced glycation end products: How chemicals in cooked foods might increase hunger and overeating https://bit.ly/40RYmVk

Learn and Grow Blog... Complex Sugars in Food for Better Control of Diabetes Complex sugars, or polysaccharides, are molecules made up of hundreds or even thousands of units of monosaccharides joined together. They are usually found in peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Most complicated sugars are insoluble in water, don't have a crystal outline, and aren't sweet. Continue reading it here... https://zurl.co/9uZM #agappe #agappeblogs #learnandgrow

Glycemic Index. Helps determine how quickly your body uses the carbohydrates. More processed food means higher glycemic index and less nutrients. Using the glycemic index as a guide can help people manage their blood sugars so much more effectively. #yourdietdesigner #agedifferently https://lnkd.in/g5kDahhH

Struggling with acid reflux? Dr Sean Preston explains some of the foods that may be triggering it including red meat, dairy and coffee ☕ Reflux happens when acid in your stomach rises up your oesophagus. It is a common condition, that can affect almost everyone from time to time varying in severity and frequency. It is normally brought on (and made worse) by consuming certain foods and fluids. Find out what foods Dr Preston suggests to avoid and some tips on how to prevent acid reflux. https://lnkd.in/eCZZUGhV

Seed food carbohydrates generally fall into two categories: simple starches that our gut enzymes digest easily down into glucose, and a variety of complex sugars, starches, and fibers that our gut enzymes can’t digest at all.

3 WORST FOODS TO CONSUME EMPTY STOMACH START YOUR DAY RIGHT 🌞🍽 1. Cow’s milk It is acidic in nature  Causes gastric problems  Becomes difficult to digest 2. Fruits They basically contains simple sugars  Spike blood sugar immediately Also make you hungry throughout day may lead to weight gain 3. Coffee It is also acidic in nature and causes heart burn and acidic reflux  Share it with others as well. https://lnkd.in/dAX84eaW

If you like peanuts then the choice should be a simple one. 45g bag of crisps can have around 54g of carbohydrates. You could eat a full 200g packets of peanuts and have 25g of carbohydrates #diabetesawareness #healthandwellness

Did you know that the glycemic index (GI) of a food indicates how quickly it raises the glucose level in the blood? It measures how quickly a food is broken down into sugar and absorbed by the body affecting blood sugar levels. The longer it takes to break down, the more the body is working and the less it affects blood sugar as the breakdown is slower and smoother. The GI scale is from 1 - 100, with 1 being the lowest and 100 being the highest. 1 - 54 is considered low GI. 55 - 70 is moderate and 71 - 100 is high. High GI foods should be avoided or eaten only rarely. Factoring GI into your daily food consumption can result in improved control of blood sugar spikes and overall levels. While it’s important to monitor carb intake, there is more to this science than just carbs. #livingfearlesslife #wellnesswarriorlife #conquertype2

Today, I am going to challenge some thinkers. 🧠 Artificial sweeteners vs. REAL sugar. I know we are always bombarded with cutting down our sugar intake, BUT I have always told people that if you are going to eat the yogurt, drink the soda, or indulge in the sweets....just eat the REAL sugar!! Artificial sweeteners are SOOOOO bad for you! Some of them were originally created as a pesticide 🐜🕷🪳️ (I'm looking at you Splenda 👀) Artificial sweeteners actually CAUSE food cravings in your body because your body is preparing for this rush of glucose that it never gets, but still increases your insulin production. Now that you have a huge amount of insulin in your bloodstream, your body signals for MORE FOOD! 🍞🍪🍫 They cause you to become insensitive to high calorie foods from all the extra sweetness that you are getting your body used to. BOTTOM LINE: Real sugar is from REAL FOOD. 🍎🍇🍌 Is it bad for us? Yes, when consumed heavily. Can we still eat it? Yes, in moderation #JERF (Just Eat Real Food) https://lnkd.in/eQJkSCYP

Kuch meetha hojaye? 🫣 The work done on reducing sugar cravings, sometimes feels like scaling mount-everest. PCOS and Sugar cravings go together hand in hand, like they are Janmon ke saathi! My personal takeaway from trying to manage my sugar cravings are : Why Fight sugar cravings, when you can manage it! "Focus on addition, rather than Subtraction" 🤝😋 - If sometimes I feel like enjoying a treat, I go ahead with it. I will enjoy that cookie, bowl of ice cream, or a piece of cake or a sweet juicy gulab jamun! Three main tips to go along with it 1. Add some good fats around it, mostly almonds or walnuts to control my blood spike💃⬇️ 2. Add some fiber in the form of Natural fruit with it ( Preferably with the ice-cream or chia seeds if it's some juice) to ensure my gut bacteria is well balanced and the vatavaran is all chill inside 🫶🫶 3. I will always eat it at the end of a meal, and never empty stomach🤝 I felt this approach was more sustainable and has helped me a long way! ♥️ Do you have any hacks or tips? I would love to know what you do to manage your "Meetha cravings"! ♥️