Eat your way towards a healthier life

If you suffer from diabetes, and can be irritable bowel syndrome or arthritis, and simple changes to your daily diet to make a world of difference


We all know our diet plays an important role in our health, but nutritional advice for healthy people does not necessarily apply to the person who is suffering from the disease.

May have to delete some of the foods that aggravate symptoms, or eat more than other entities that can provide some comfort. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or arthritis by your doctor, you can do more than take medication - a simple dietary changes can increase your quality of life. If you are already after dieting from your doctor, it is important to consult him or her before you make any additional changes.

Diabetes

Diabetes occurs when there is a lot of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The hormone insulin is produced naturally in the pancreas called, which allows to remove the food from the glucose in the blood and the body uses for energy.

Diet is recommended for those with diabetes do not differ in fact from the diet, natural healthy low in fat, sugar and salt, with plenty of fruit and vegetables, fiber and carbohydrates - However, the consequences of not eating the right foods can lead to the biggest issues health.

Regular meals without skipping any help to control your appetite and blood sugar levels. Starches, carbohydrates (such as bread, pasta, rice, pasta, potatoes, and provide energy, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and must be consumed at each meal. This will also help to control blood sugar levels. Selection of items rich in fiber, as these aid digestion and easy absorption and slower.

Sugary drinks cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly, and to choose sugar-free does not replace the added sugar or diet soft drinks, sugar with sweeteners. Too many foods high in fat and will cause weight gain and increased risk of heart disease, and cut it down on fat (saturated fat, especially such as fatty meats, pastries, potato chips, chocolate, cakes, biscuits and full-fat dairy) is essential.

Eat your five a day of fruits and vegetables is important, but make sure parts of your fruit and spread evenly throughout the day to avoid high levels of sugar in the blood. Increasing amounts of legumes (beans, peas, lentils) can help control blood sugar levels and can help to reduce the fat in the blood.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Association can be developed when the natural heart rhythm of the bowel. Symptoms can vary but is usually worse after eating, and other common include alternating constipation and diarrhea and stomach pain or discomfort, bloating and wind. The issue of the Association is not known, but may be linked to stress, anxiety and depression. It can also occur after a disruption in the stomach or taking antibiotics, and when it can not be a change of bacteria in the intestines. Eat meals regularly without missing or leaving long gaps between eating can alleviate the symptoms. Try to eat small meals regularly, take the time to relax during meal times, chewing food well, and avoid over-eating. You should drink eight to 10 cups of fluids every day, especially water, and the reduction of alcohol and soft drinks. Should be limited to tea and coffee, three cups a day.

There are two main types of fiber: Fiber is not soluble - a coarse fibers and large in the bread, whole grains and bran cereals rich in fiber, and skins of fruits and vegetables, soluble fiber - fiber gel which is found in oats, legumes, fruits and vegetables. It should be that those who suffer from the Association adjust the amount of fiber, according to the impact on their symptoms.

If you suffer from constipation, and to provide more foods high in each of the gradually soluble fiber and insoluble in your diet. If you eat a diet high in fiber, this may lead to worsening of diarrhea, so avoid sorbitol (which is found in artificial sweeteners sugar-free or 'candy and diet drinks), and the reduction of foods that have been processed or re-cooked (cold or re-potato hot, oven chips, potato chips, fried rice and dried pasta, which contains a modified starch grain products - such as cakes, biscuits and breakfast cereals, baked goods, in part or in preheated baking).

If symptoms include bloating, wind, and the reduction of fiber insoluble and can provide relief. Reduction of fruit and vegetables into three parts of the day, and include more fiber is insoluble and linseeds. Build-out of one teaspoon per day for one tablespoon per day of linseed, and the reduction of foods that have been processed or re-cooked, as described above.