FASTING AND DIABETES

H fasting it is or abstention -willingly or unintentionally- from each food or from specific foods. Usually we take the decision to fast either for religious reasons, for 'purification' of soul and body, or for health reasons.

OR fasting that we follow only for few days or weeks, if become correctly and without excesses can contribute positively to our health.

In fasting are excluded the food animal origin, such as the meat, the fish, dairy products and the eggs. The animal sources proteins are replaced from the seafood, legumes, soy products, quinoa, bulgur and nuts.

As fasting consists of plant-based foods, we should include them in our diet. variety of foods with the appropriate combinations, so that we absorb daily the nine necessary amino acids where are located at animal proteins.

 

The fasting diet plan is:

 

·        rich in vegetable fibers, antioxidants ingredients and vitamins

·        rich in carbohydrates

·        rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (olives and olive oil) but also polyunsaturated fats acids (seafood, dry fruits, sesame and tahini)

·        rich in proteins vegetable origin

·        low in saturated fats and trans fatty acids

       

Benefits of fasting:

 

·        Cleans him organization us from the toxins where affect negative our health and well-being.

·        Contributes in the cardiovascular health, since contributes in the balancing blood pressure, as well as reducing triglyceride levels.

·        Dra beneficially in reduction her 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol and in increasing 'good' (HDL)

·        It succeeds. better regulation her glucose.

·        Reduces the flat obesity.

·        It constitutes a strong weapon against of cancer.

·        OR replacement of meat with vegetable protein increases the well-being and good mood.

·        Helps to the control of physical weight.

     

However, those with health problems should be careful, because even a very healthy diet plan can to hides risks. Before take the decision to fast, they should consult their treating physician and follow his instructions.

 

Can a atom with sugary diabetes to fast?

 

OR answer it is Yes!

The people with diabetes they can to fast, however in In any case, certain foods should be consumed in moderation.

OR diet of diabetes requires sufficient quantity vegetable fiber within from vegetables and salads but low intake of carbohydrates and saturated fats.

Let let's see how we can to consume with safety the more popular Lenten options!

 Ladera foods . The oil lamp foods, such as the green beans, the stuffed, the peas, briam, which are rich sources of carbohydrates, it is important to consume in small portions, without bread or with small quantity bread, to have about little oil and to accompanied with green leafy vegetables where contribute to better and slower absorption of carbohydrates.

 Seafood . They are a basic source of protein of high biological value, while it is low in saturated fat. If and have high content in cholesterol, it is valuable source omega-3 fatty acids, the which it is cardioprotective. It is rich in iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamin B12.The squid, the cuttlefish, the octopus, shrimp and crabs They can be combined with brown rice or whole wheat pasta.

 Legumes . They are the most traditional fasting foods, rich in nutrients, soluble and insoluble vegetable fibers where they yield proteins low biological value. The combination of legumes with rice, quinoa or buckwheat also offers high nutritional value. value proteins with all the essential amino acids.

 Halva . It comes from from the sesame, it is rich in insatiably fats sugars and vitamin E, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, magnesium and zinc but very high in calories. It is also high in sugars and therefore a sugar-free option e.g. with stevia is preferable.

 Taramas . It comes from from the eggs of fish mainly of carp or of cod. It is a good source of vitamins A and D, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus and potassium but because it is rich in salt requires Attention in its consumption.

 Olives . They have high content in fat , it is source vitamin Well, A and carotenoids, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Caution is required in consumption their as contain salt and calories.

 Vegetables (cooked) or raw). They are part of one balanced nutrition, they are sources of fiber, vitamins and trace elements. If consumed with a little oil they are low in in calories and some vegetables such as the spinach, the asparagus and the Artichokes are rich in vegetable protein.

 Soybean . Substitute in partly of meat, it is source good fatty acids, omega-3 and protein source high biological value. Offers solvents vegetable fibers and it is rich in vitamins and minerals with strong antioxidant activity.

 Correct combinations for replacement iron the period her fasting

About with the recruitment iron against the duration her fasting , alternatives sources It can be legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas), leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli), seafood, sesame and its products (e.g. tahini, pasteli), as well as and the enriched in iron cereals.

However, the iron from the above foods absorbed difficult. For the reason this is suggested the combination of plant sources iron with food rich in vitamin C (orange, tangerine, lemon, pepper, broccoli, cauliflower)